The Swan
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
Rupert Friend
Narrator / Adult Peter Watson
Ralph Fiennes
Roald Dahl
Asa Jennings
Peter Watson
Eliel Ford
Stagehand
Truman Hanks
Stagehand
Benoît Herlin
Stagehand
Octavio Tapia
Stagehand
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
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)
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