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Award of Merit – Combat Breathing (USA)

Title: Combat Breathing
Runtime: 12 min
Country: USA
Director: Eduardo Ecker
Placement: Award of Merit
Competition: June, 2025

Synopsis: Troubled by his stutter, a young performer will do whatever it takes to deflect responsibility for his voice, even if it means renouncing his dreams.

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Award of Merit – Combat Breathing (USA)