The Swimmer
השחיין
Synopsis
Erez, a rising star in the Israeli swimming scene, arrives at a godforsaken training camp held in a boarding school. The winner of the competition held there wins one ticket to the Olympics. There he meets Nevo, beautiful, gifted, who awakens subconscious desires in him. However, their swimming coach does not believe in friendships between competitors. Warned to stay away from Nevo, Erez is still too attracted to him. In between practices, he attempts to act upon his feelings…
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
37° Lovers Film Festival (Torino)
Festival / Special Debut
October 7, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 8, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Kalderon
- Screenplay & Story
- Adam Kalderon
- Original Title
- השחיין
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Ingenue Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Kalderon
Adam Kalderon
Ofer Inov
Guy Nemesh
Mika Kalderon, Naama Pyritz
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Kalderon
Screenplay
Mika Kalderon
Producer
Naama Pyritz
Producer
Ofer Inov
Director of Photography
Guy Nemesh
Editor
Adam Kalderon
Director
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Swimmer about?
Erez, a rising star in the Israeli swimming scene, arrives at a godforsaken training camp held in a boarding school. The winner of the competition held there wins one ticket to the Olympics. There he meets Nevo, beautiful, gifted, who awakens subconscious desires in him. However, their swimming coach does not believe in friendships between competitors. Warned to stay away from Nevo, Erez is still too attracted to him. In between practices, he attempts to act upon his feelings…
Who directed The Swimmer?
The Swimmer was directed by Adam Kalderon.
Who stars in The Swimmer?
The principal cast of The Swimmer includes Omer Perelman Striks, Asaf Jonas, Nadia Kucher, Igal Reznik, Gal Ben Amra.
When was The Swimmer released and how long is it?
The Swimmer was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swimmer?
The Swimmer holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).