The Swan
In this Roald Dahl short story for young adults, two towering, ignorant bullies relentlessly chase a small, exceptionally bright boy.
Director(s)
Wes Anderson
Jennifer Furches
Guy Trevellyan
Martin Scali
Adam Somner
Where to watch
Netflix
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Details
Reviews
Alunauwie
The Swan is a deeply moving short film about a bullied boy named Peter, narrated by his adult self, which adds emotional depth to the story. The film uses implicit visuals to immerse viewers in Peter’s perspective, though this style may not appeal to all. Despite limited settings, creative camera work keeps the narrative engaging. The escalating tension from bullying acts culminates in a powerful, heartbreaking conclusion highlighted by a mother’s emotional plea. This film is ideal for audiences who appreciate artistic storytelling focused on narrative over explicit visuals. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
The Swan FAQs
The directors of The Swan are Wes Anderson, Jennifer Furches, Guy Trevellyan, Martin Scali, and Adam Somner.
The cast of The Swan includes Ralph Fiennes as Roald Dahl, Rupert Friend as Narrator / Adult Peter Watson, Asa Jennings as Peter Watson, Truman Hanks as Stagehand, and Eliel Ford as Stagehand.
The duration of The Swan is 17 mins.
You can watch The Swan on Netflix (Subscription). Check this Fanbiz page for the latest platforms.
The Swan was released on 27 Sep 2023.
The Swan is listed under Comedy and Drama on Fanbiz.
The Swan has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 9.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "The Swan is a deeply moving short film about a bullied boy named Peter, narrated by his adult self, which adds emotional depth to the story. The film uses implicit visuals to im..."
