Vindication Swim

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Vindication Swim

2024

1h 38m

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Vindication Swim dives into the extraordinary life of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. The film depicts Mercedes' upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.

Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

So no, it’s not a good film. Not aesthetically, dramatically, technically. But it got made. So that’s a start.

Rated: 1/5

Mar 8, 2024

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

This movie is wearing water wings made of lead.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 5, 2024

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Jason Delgado

Film Threat

The cast does a fine job, and some of the scenic English Channel shots in Vindication Swim are exquisite.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 12, 2024

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Sue B

Great choice of film for our village film night. Fascinating subject filmed locally. Well written and directed by a young local filmmaker. Atmospheric music added drama to the movie. Well worth watching and supporting British films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/24

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Christina C

Lots of local interest for me. Good acting and well researched into the swimmer.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/17/24

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Ollie H

Really enjoyable film! Loved the story and learning about the journey of Mercedes and the challenges she had to come through. The film showed rerold the events really well the story and wasn't rushed, the length of the film in my opinion was the perfect length. Wuld highly recommend it! Not to mention my grandad being in it!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/16/24

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siggers1000

Very enjoyable. Lots of local Sussex colour and sea scenes, and a story well worth telling. Definitely worth a watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Tom W

A fantastic storyline and amazing cinematography captured by Elliott Hasler on Mercedes Gletize. Exciting to see what he has to produce in the next coming years!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/24

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Tobias M

Great cinematography and some brilliant directing from Elliot Hasler, can't wait to see what he does next.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/24

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Synopsis

Vindication Swim dives into the extraordinary life of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. The film depicts Mercedes' upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.

Director: Elliott Hasler
Producer: Simon Hasler, Sally Wood, Douglas McJannet
Screenwriter: Elliott Hasler, Elliott Hasler
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 38m