Idea Exchange (Cambridge Libraries) – Preston
435 King St E., Cambridge, ON, N3H 3M9
As part of THE NFB IN LIBRARIES programming, the Preston Branch of Idea Exchange will present 7 Beats Per Minute.
7 Beats Per Minute | Yuqi Kang | 2024 | 1 h 40 min | In English and Mandarin with English subtitles
In the world of competitive freediving, Jessea Lu (Lu Wenjie) is a legendary figure. The Chinese freediving champion came late to the sport, vaulting into the top tier of talent with remarkable ability and a compulsive drive to challenge her limitations. But in the ocean, you cannot hide from yourself.
In a deep dive, when consciousness shrinks to a singular point, any mistake can prove disastrous. During a world-record attempt in 2018, Jessea blacked out and was lifeless for four minutes.
Award-winning director Yuqi Kang’s feature documentary 7 Beats Per Minute parallels Jessea’s physical and mental journey back from the depths, with intimate cinéma vérité camerawork, astonishing underwater imagery and raw personal interviews.
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FREE SCREENING
To have more information on this screening and to register, consult the library’s website.