: Many reviewers found the nearly two-hour runtime tedious, describing it as a "long, slow descent" with "flimsy characters".
: Camille Rowe and Sofiane Zermani are noted for their strong screen magnetism and performances. : Many reviewers found the nearly two-hour runtime
Critics generally praised the film's technical aspects but found its narrative and character development lacking. The story follows Roxana (Camille Rowe), a young
The story follows Roxana (Camille Rowe), a young woman who drops out of her studies in Paris to take a freediving course in the south of France. She quickly falls into an intense, all-consuming affair with her instructor, the world-champion diver Pascal Gauthier (Sofiane Zermani). As Roxana's talent begins to rival Pascal's, their relationship becomes increasingly toxic, fueled by his megalomania and competitive jealousy. : The movie explores themes of toxic masculinity,
: The movie explores themes of toxic masculinity, power dynamics in mentor/mentee relationships, and the "call to the void". Controversy
The film's ending suggests a deliberate act of sabotage that led to Roxana's death, mirroring real-life suspicions surrounding the 2002 death of Audrey Mestre. This portrayal led Mestre's real-life husband, Francisco "PipГn" Ferreras, to file a defamation lawsuit against Netflix. David M. Rosenthal Cast Camille Rowe, Sofiane Zermani, CГ©sar Domboy Genre Drama / Sports / Suspense Runtime 118 minutes Availability Netflix No Limit (2022) - Plot - IMDb
The 2022 Netflix film (original French title: Sous Emprise ) is a dark romantic drama inspired by the tragic true story of world-record freediver Audrey Mestre . Plot Summary