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The Dive

The Dive (2023) film poster
Clear blue sea off the coast of Gozo

Synopsis

Based on a true story, and a remake of the 2020 Swedish film Breaking Surface, The Dive tells the tale of two sisters who venture to a remote island to dive. When one of them is trapped 28 metres underwater after a landslide, she must rely on her sister to rescue her.

By Kerry Gaffney | Last Updated 05/11/2026
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Production Info

Released


2023

Directed


Maximilian Erlenwein

Starring

Louisa Krause
Sophie Lowe
Stella Uhrig

More Info

The Dive Scenes on Gozo

  • A red car parked on a limestone plateau overlooking the sea.
    May and Drew survey the sea at Dwejra.
  • A limestone tower with a rough wooden cross on the roof.
    Potentially Malta not Gozo, this appears to be an agricultural store dressed as a church.

Watch Trailer for The Dive

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The Dive Locations Map

Behind the Scenes

Neither of the lead actresses could dive prior to making this movie. 

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