Paramount Acquires ‘Freediver’ Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comKatcy Stephan Paramount Global Content Distribution has acquired the rights for the documentary feature “Freediver,” which follows freediving champion Alexey Molchanov during his historic and dramatic 2023 competitive run.
The film is directed, written and produced by Michael John Warren (“Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza,” “Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known”) and is a production from Skydance Sports, Picturestart, GQ Studios and Boardwalk Pictures.
Based on the GQ article, “Secrets of the Deep,” the film follows Molchanov, the world’s greatest living freediver and son of freediving pioneer Natalia Molchanova.
After geopolitics forced him into exile, Molchanov spent 2023 on a journey to reclaim his athletic glory and honor his iconic mother’s towering legacy by attempting the most dominant season in the history of the deadly sport.
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