Little Swallow
Rondinella
Synopsis
After their house burns down, 18-year-old Sofia and her mother Carla have to live together in a small room at The Little Swallow Hotel. Sofia explores the building and meets new inspiring people. A thousand opportunities seem to open up for her. Carla, on the other hand, has to get used to the idea of her daughter leaving. In this closed-door environment, mother and daughter try to find a new balance in their relationship.
Top Cast
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74° Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nikita Merlini
- Screenplay & Story
- Nikita Merlini
- Original Score
- Gaspard Colin
- Original Title
- Rondinella
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, German
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Picofilm (CH), École Cantonale d'Art de Lausanne, RSI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nikita Merlini
Nikita Merlini
Gaspard Colin
Ugo Simon
Lionel Baier, Nicola Genni
Department Leadership Roster
Nikita Merlini
Director
Lionel Baier
Producer
Denise Liardet
Production Design
Nicola Genni
Producer
Nikita Merlini
Writer
Ugo Simon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Swallow
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What is Little Swallow about?
After their house burns down, 18-year-old Sofia and her mother Carla have to live together in a small room at The Little Swallow Hotel. Sofia explores the building and meets new inspiring people. A thousand opportunities seem to open up for her. Carla, on the other hand, has to get used to the idea of her daughter leaving. In this closed-door environment, mother and daughter try to find a new balance in their relationship.
Who directed Little Swallow?
Little Swallow was directed by Nikita Merlini.
Who stars in Little Swallow?
The principal cast of Little Swallow includes Elena Stoll, Patrizia Barbuiani, Yan Balistoy, Francesco Bevilacqua.
When was Little Swallow released and how long is it?
Little Swallow was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Swallow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Swallow was composed by Gaspard Colin.