The Swan
Svanurinn
Synopsis
When young Sól is sent to live with her distant countryside relatives for a summer, she becomes entangled in a dramatic rite of passage with a mysterious farmhand, Jón, and the farmer’s daughter, Ásta.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-07
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ása Hjörleifsdóttir
- Screenplay & Story
- Gudbergur Bergsson, Ása Hjörleifsdóttir
- Original Score
- Gunnar Tynes, Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason
- Original Title
- Svanurinn
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Iceland, Estonia
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Vintage Pictures, Junafilm, Kopli Kinokompanii
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ása Hjörleifsdóttir
Gudbergur Bergsson, Ása Hjörleifsdóttir
Gunnar Tynes, Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason
Martin Neumeyer
Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, Sebastian Thümler
Guðbjörg Sigurðardóttir, Birgitta Björnsdottir, Hlín Jóhannesdóttir
Department Leadership Roster
Birgitta Björnsdottir
Producer
Hlín Jóhannesdóttir
Producer
Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir
Editor
Sylvia Dögg Halldórsdóttir
Costume Design
Drifa Freyju-Ármannsdottir
Production Design
Jón Viðar Arnþórsson
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Neumeyer
Director of Photography
Sebastian Thümler
Editor
Ása Hjörleifsdóttir
Writer
Ása Hjörleifsdóttir
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swan
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What is The Swan about?
When young Sól is sent to live with her distant countryside relatives for a summer, she becomes entangled in a dramatic rite of passage with a mysterious farmhand, Jón, and the farmer’s daughter, Ásta.
Who directed The Swan?
The Swan was directed by Ása Hjörleifsdóttir.
Who stars in The Swan?
The principal cast of The Swan includes Thorvaldur Kristjansson, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Grima Valsdóttir, Þuríður Blær Jóhannsdóttir, Katla M. Þorgeirsdóttir.
When was The Swan released and how long is it?
The Swan was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swan was composed by Gunnar Tynes, Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason.
Is The Swan based on a book or true story?
The Swan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gudbergur Bergsson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swan?
The Swan holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.