The Swan

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Aluna U Sep 30 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) See more Jens B @Jens97 Mar 28 A beautiful story, consistently executed in style, with a fantastic Rupert Friend. See more Kalissa H @kali_416 Feb 14 It’s a good short story, however I found it hard to watch because I felt sorry for the swan and Peter. See more Koen H @Hilveuh Jan 31 Incredible short story, perfectly brought in a brilliant cinematic setting See more Jay W 11/20/2024 The moral of the story: some people are just jerks. I've never hated two characters more that I never even got to see. I enjoyed the other Wes Anderson Roald Dahl shorts. The quirky narration, 4th wall breaking and stage setting was unique. This is the one that took that a step too far. This comes across more like a glorified audio book with some added visuals. Film is a visual medium, you should "show not tell". But this short does not go with that. I could forgive its unconventional story telling if the story was worth telling, but this story is simply not worth telling. I see why Roald Dahl kept this in a book of ideas and didn't finish it. See more Georgan G 04/08/2024 Delightful short film about a boy being bullied by 2 bigger boys. Their terrible fun is heartbreaking, but the narration & portrayal makes it all worth while. See more Read all reviews

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