The Swing
Synopsis
An assured, emotionally rich film about the lies a family tells to keep their patriarch happy; and the unattended costs of their falsehood. After sixty years of marriage, Antoine and Vivi have lost their most beloved daughter; but no one has dared to tell the bedridden nonagenarian Antoine, lest his heart crack.
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Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cyril Aris
- Original Score
- Paul Tyan
- Original Title
- The Swing
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cyril Aris
Paul Tyan
Cyril Aris
Department Leadership Roster
Cyril Aris
Editor
Cyril Aris
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swing
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What is The Swing about?
An assured, emotionally rich film about the lies a family tells to keep their patriarch happy; and the unattended costs of their falsehood. After sixty years of marriage, Antoine and Vivi have lost their most beloved daughter; but no one has dared to tell the bedridden nonagenarian Antoine, lest his heart crack.
Who directed The Swing?
The Swing was directed by Cyril Aris.
Who stars in The Swing?
The principal cast of The Swing includes Antoine Aris, Viviane Aris.
When was The Swing released and how long is it?
The Swing was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swing was composed by Paul Tyan.