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The Dying Swan

Умирающий лебедь

Synopsis

After being betrayed by her playboy lover, a heartbroken mute young woman joins a ballet company; during a performance of “The Dying Swan,” she enraptures a painter obsessed with portraying death genuinely.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Yevgeni Bauer
Screenplay & Story
Zoya Barantsevich
Original Title
Умирающий лебедь
Country of Origin
Russia
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
49m
Production Studios
A. Khanzhonkov and Co.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Yevgeni Bauer

Screenplay & Story

Zoya Barantsevich

Director of Photography

Boris Zavelev

Producers

Aleksandr Khanzhonkov

Department Leadership Roster

Yevgeni Bauer

Yevgeni Bauer

Director

Zoya Barantsevich

Zoya Barantsevich

Writer

Aleksandr Khanzhonkov

Aleksandr Khanzhonkov

Producer

Boris Zavelev

Boris Zavelev

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Dying Swan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dying Swan

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Dying Swan about?

After being betrayed by her playboy lover, a heartbroken mute young woman joins a ballet company; during a performance of “The Dying Swan,” she enraptures a painter obsessed with portraying death genuinely.

Who directed The Dying Swan?

The Dying Swan was directed by Yevgeni Bauer.

Who stars in The Dying Swan?

The principal cast of The Dying Swan includes Vera Karalli, Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Vitold Polonsky, Andrey Gromov, Ivane Perestiani.

When was The Dying Swan released and how long is it?

The Dying Swan was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 49m.