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233 meters between life and death

This film will show you the strength of human spirit and what's the cost of a world record

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233 meters between life and death

233 meters between life and death

233 meters between life and death

233 meters between life and death

233 meters between life and death

This film will show you the strength of human spirit and what's the cost of a world record

This film will show you the strength of human spirit and what's the cost of a world record

This film will show you the strength of human spirit and what's the cost of a world record

This film will show you the strength of human spirit and what's the cost of a world record

Нели Христова
Нели Христова
Нели Христова
Нели Христова
1 Campaign |
Sofia, Bulgaria
$2,300 USD 26 backers
15% of $15,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Theodora Balabanova was a diver who lost her life while setting a new world record for deep diving. She reached the depth of 233 metres that made her the only woman who has been at such depth. But Theo, as her friends call her, did not live to tell her story neither to enjoy her success. By the end of last year we started to shoot a movie to show the power of human spirit and to tell the stoty of that brave woman. But now we need YOU to help us tell the full story and finish our movie.

233 meters between life and death 

Theodora Balabanova was a diver who lost her life  while setting a new world record for deep diving. She reached the depth of 233 metres that made her the only woman who has been at such depth. But Theo, as her friends call her, did not live to tell her story neither to enjoy her success. 
The autopsy after the incident shows that Theodora had progressive cancer and had months to live. Neither Theo, nor her husband Mihail knew about the disease that threatens her life. So she left the world doing what she loved rather than being killed by cancer.
Her family and friends said goodbye to Theo and sent  her in her final journey by the shores of Kelifos island where they scattered her ashes. By the end of last year we started to shoot a movie to show the power of human spirit and to tell the stoty of that brave woman. We made interviews and videos mostly in Greece, where Teo spent most of her life, where she fell in love with the world of diving, and where she lost her life. But now we need YOU to help us tell the full story and finish our movie. While much of the film’s footage has already been captured, a significant portion remains or needs re-shooting, incurring costs such as travel and additional equipment. Also, with this campaign we will help Theo's husband Mihail to finish and publish a book for deep diving. 

The Story 

Teodora and her husband Mihail went in the water to for the dive, for which they had been preparing for a long time. The goal was to reach a depth of 231 metres underwater, which would have set a new world record for women and for them as a couple. But Mihail was the only one who got out of the water alive. Theodora became disoriented and minutes later died. Her husband had to spent 4 hours underwater with Theo's body, he too fighting for his own life. manages to emerge out of water with oxygen three times over the norm.
The autopsy after the incident shows that Theodora had progressive cancer and had months to live. Neither Theo, nor her husband Mihail knew about the disease that threatens her life. So she left the world doing what she loved rather than being killed by cancer.
Her family and friends said goodbye to Theo and sent  her in her final journey by the shores of Kelifos island where they scattered her ashes.

The Movie

Teodora and Mihail know the power of the sea well, the dangers and its magic. Diving opened up a new world for them. 17 years ago they fell in love with it from the first diving lesson. So much that it changed their lives. The movie is about their dream and theirs unbreakable spirit. 

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Thank you!

$20 USD $25 USD (20% off)
We give you our huge thank you for donating to our campaing!
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  • Thank you!
5 claimed

Facebook shout out

$50 USD $55 USD (9% off)
If you give us 50$ we will include your name on our facebook page thank you list.
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  • Facebook shout out
11 claimed

Poster

$100 USD $105 USD (4% off)
You will get a special poster from the movie with autograph by Mihail Balabanov.
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  • Facebook shout out
  • Poster
6 claimed

Stills postcards

$250 USD $253 USD (1% off)
With this perk you will not only get a poster from the movie but a beautiful postcards of the shores of the greece sea
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  • Facebook shout out
  • Poster
  • Stills postcards
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Copy of the movie

$300 USD $305 USD (1% off)
You will get a special copy of the movie packed with the poster and postcards
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  • Facebook shout out
  • Poster
  • Stills postcards
  • Copy of the movie
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Deep diving course

$450 USD $455 USD (1% off)
By giving us 450 $ you will get the incredible chance to be trained in deep diving by Mihail Balabanov himself in his diving club Atlantis
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  • Deep diving course
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