Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)
Synopsis
An ageing director commentates on a porno he directed 50 years ago, reminiscing on his relationship with the lead actor.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Strickland
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Strickland
- Original Score
- Xylitol
- Original Title
- Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Lunapark Pictures, Red Breast Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Strickland
Peter Strickland
Xylitol
Tim Sidell
Inigo Manby
Serena Armitage, Pietro Greppi, Alexandra Burke, John Edmond, Lauren Carroll Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Strickland
Director
Peter Strickland
Writer
Serena Armitage
Producer
Pietro Greppi
Producer
Xylitol
Original Music Composer
Tim Sidell
Director of Photography
Inigo Manby
Editor
Felicity Hickson
Production Design
Saffron Cullane
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp) about?
An ageing director commentates on a porno he directed 50 years ago, reminiscing on his relationship with the lead actor.
Who directed Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)?
Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp) was directed by Peter Strickland.
Who stars in Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)?
The principal cast of Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp) includes Sebastien Kapps, Michael Brandon.
When was Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp) released and how long is it?
Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp) was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp) was composed by Xylitol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)?
Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp) holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).