When the Swallows Fly Away
Quand les hirondelles s'en vont
Synopsis
In a small rural village, a young boy befriends Fernand and Andrée, a farmer couple who, at 80 years old, find themselves at trouble feeding their remaining livestock. The boy doubles his efforts to help them but can't avoid the inevitable: they are forced to take the terrible decision to first give up their donkey, than their cherished cows, sold to the livestock-market.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Flickerfest International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sébastien Pins
- Original Score
- David Reyes
- Original Title
- Quand les hirondelles s'en vont
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sébastien Pins
David Reyes
Sébastien Pins
Department Leadership Roster
Sébastien Pins
Director of Photography
David Reyes
Original Music Composer
Sébastien Pins
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Swallows Fly Away
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What is When the Swallows Fly Away about?
In a small rural village, a young boy befriends Fernand and Andrée, a farmer couple who, at 80 years old, find themselves at trouble feeding their remaining livestock. The boy doubles his efforts to help them but can't avoid the inevitable: they are forced to take the terrible decision to first give up their donkey, than their cherished cows, sold to the livestock-market.
Who directed When the Swallows Fly Away?
When the Swallows Fly Away was directed by Sébastien Pins.
Who stars in When the Swallows Fly Away?
The principal cast of When the Swallows Fly Away includes Fernand Gathot, Andrée Gathot, Benjamin Gruslin, Nicolas Herman.
When was When the Swallows Fly Away released and how long is it?
When the Swallows Fly Away was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Swallows Fly Away?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Swallows Fly Away was composed by David Reyes.