Andrew Garfield is one of the most talked-about actors of the moment, with his romantic drama We Live in Time now out in the US.
As we wait for the movie to arrive in the UK on January 1, and for his anticipated Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg to drop on Friday, it's a perfect time to remember one of the actor's forgotten works.
Garfield's 2017 drama Breathe is airing on BBC Two at 11.05pm tonight (October 17).
If you already had plans for Thursday night, don't worry, as the movie will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer shortly afterwards.
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The movie follows the real-life story of Robin Cavendish, who became an advocate for people with disability after being affected by polio at the age of 28.
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Cavendish was confined to a bed and given only months to live, but with help from his wife Diana and her twin brothers, as well as the work of inventor Teddy Hall, he left the hospital shortly after being diagnosed. He ended up having a long life, which he dedicated to helping his fellow patients and disabled people.
Breathe was the directorial debut of actor Andy Serkis, and the main cast included Claire Foy, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Hollander, Ed Speleers and Dean-Charles Chapman.
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Released in 2017, the movie received mixed reviews from critics, landing a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 68% (from 168 reviews), while the audience's reactions raised the score to 72%.
Critics praised Serkis' direction and Garfield and Foy's emotional performances but pointed at an excess of romance over a celebration of Cavendish's extraordinary life and work.
As We Live in Time starts to become an awards contender this season, Garfield is already working on some new projects, including Luca Guadagnino's next movie After the Hunt. The drama also stars Julia Roberts and The Bear star Ayo Edebiri.
Breathe is airing on BBC Two at 11.05pm tonight (October 17).
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