Swimmer
Synopsis
A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on the banksides including children, lovers and a tramp their thoughts and conversations are also heard. Ultimately, after walking through a wood at night, the boy returns to the water and appears to sink below the surface.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tom Litten
The Swimmer
Niall Burton
Child Swimmer
Curtis Coker
Child Swimmer
Tony Heirs
Child Swimmer
Charlie Likeman
Child Swimmer
Joshua Coleman
Boy
Samuel Harry Hockday
Boy
Kit Johnson
Boy
Caleb Powel Lindon-Emms
Boy
Gabriel Ronnie Lindon-Emms
Boy
Joshua John Lindon-Emms
Boy
Jasper Martin
Boy
Seth Hunter Perkins
Boy
Adam Holden
Tramp
Carolina Main
Girl on Bridge
Sophie McKeeman
Young Lover - Her
Oscar McVeigh
Young Lover - Him
Gemma Norris
Girl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynne Ramsay
- Original Title
- Swimmer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Warp Films, Film4 Productions, BBC Film, London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynne Ramsay
Natasha Braier
Adam Biskupski
Leonie Bell, Katherine Butler, Rory Stewart Kinnear, Christine Langan, Ruth Mackenzie
Department Leadership Roster
Lynne Ramsay
Director
Natasha Braier
Director of Photography
Adam Biskupski
Editor
Jane Morton
Production Design
Sarah Blenkinsop
Costume Design
Peter Carlton
Producer
Diarmid Scrimshaw
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Swimmer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swimmer
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What is Swimmer about?
A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on the banksides including children, lovers and a tramp their thoughts and conversations are also heard. Ultimately, after walking through a wood at night, the boy returns to the water and appears to sink below the surface.
Who directed Swimmer?
Swimmer was directed by Lynne Ramsay.
Who stars in Swimmer?
The principal cast of Swimmer includes Tom Litten, Niall Burton, Curtis Coker, Tony Heirs, Charlie Likeman.
When was Swimmer released and how long is it?
Swimmer was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 17m.