breather. is a documentary film project exploring contemporary art, artistic transformation and the relationship between art, life and society.

Directed by photographer Stefan Armbruster, the 37-minute film portrays contemporary artist Johann Alexis through a conversation with curator Çağla Ilk, personal reflections by Gianna von Haehling, and cinematic observations of the artist’s life and working environment in Alsace, France.

With an atmospheric soundtrack by Malcolm Gompf, breather. explores the potential of art to open new spaces for reflection and human connection.

37 min | 2025 | German-language original.