The Swan (2023)
0h 17m | PG-13
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
Director: Wes Anderson
Studio: American Empirical Pictures
Genre: Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Rupert Friend
as Narrator / Adult Peter Watson
Ralph Fiennes
as Roald Dahl
Asa Jennings
as Peter Watson
Eliel Ford
as Stagehand
Truman Hanks
as Stagehand
Benoît Herlin
as Stagehand
Reviews
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)