Swans
Synopsis
A man travels to Berlin because his ex girlfriend is in a coma. He takes their son, Manuel. The father goes to the clinic often and Manuel feels out of place, so he prefers to ride his skateboard through the city in winter. The speechless and motionless body of the woman disturbs father and son, each one in his own way. The son faces the libidinous turbulences of becoming an adult, while the father suffers the physical discomforts of his age. A confrontation of different body images within an environment of emotional distance and the coldness of the city.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Vieira da Silva, Heidi Wilm
- Original Title
- Swans
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Vieira da Silva, Heidi Wilm
Reinhold Vorschneider
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Vieira da Silva
Director
Heidi Wilm
Director
Reinhold Vorschneider
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swans
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swans about?
A man travels to Berlin because his ex girlfriend is in a coma. He takes their son, Manuel. The father goes to the clinic often and Manuel feels out of place, so he prefers to ride his skateboard through the city in winter. The speechless and motionless body of the woman disturbs father and son, each one in his own way. The son faces the libidinous turbulences of becoming an adult, while the father suffers the physical discomforts of his age. A confrontation of different body images within an environment of emotional distance and the coldness of the city.
Who directed Swans?
Swans was directed by Hugo Vieira da Silva, Heidi Wilm.
Who stars in Swans?
The principal cast of Swans includes Kai Hillebrand, Ralph Herforth, Maria Schuster, Vasupol Siriviriyapoon, Eva Kryll.
When was Swans released and how long is it?
Swans was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.