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Swan Song

1992-01-01 Drama 23mins

An aging actor remembers his past stage triumphs and contemplates a dim future on the stage of an empty theatre. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

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An aging actor remembers his past stage triumphs and contemplates a dim future on the stage of an empty theatre. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

  • Released
    1992-01-01
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
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  • Runtime
    23mins
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
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  • Production
    Swan Song Film

Crew

Kenneth Branagh
Director
Hugh Cruttwell
Writer
David Parfitt
Producer
Keywords:
stage aging actor stage play live theatre short film book classics independent film

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A Review by DocTerminus 6

Written by DocTerminus on 2022-02-04

in 1992, Hollywood had certainly noticed Kenneth Branagh as he frequently achieved both critical and financial success in front of and behin... read more

in 1992, Hollywood had certainly noticed Kenneth Branagh as he frequently achieved both critical and financial success in front of and behind the camera. America discovered what the United Kingdom had known for many years - before excelling in filmmaking, Branagh was a top stage actor and director! It would come as no surprise that the guy who found success bringing Shakespeare plays to modern audiences, honors and acknowledges his elders in a way that American filmmaker egos don't. This short film, **SWAN SONG**, is this on display. Adapted from an Anton Chekhov one-act play, and starring the late John Gielgud as an elderly actor at the sunset of his career. The whole piece is done in one location with only one additional actor, Branagh favorite Richard Biers as a theater employee who supports and understands the actors concerns. At just over 20 minutes, the focus is certainly on Gielgud. On the surface level, there is very little that suggests Branagh behind the camera. Looking a little deeper, the love of language and high drama, with the telling honoring a theatrical legend - Branagh is written all over it. As of this writing, the film is very difficult to watch aside from a couple horrible VHS ripped youtube videos.

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A Review by DocTerminus

in 1992, Hollywood had certainly noticed Kenneth Branagh as he frequently achieved both critical and financial success in front of and behind the camera. America discovered what the United Kingdom had known for many years - before excelling...

reviewer avatar

A Review by DocTerminus 6

Written by DocTerminus on 2022-02-04

in 1992, Hollywood had certainly noticed Kenneth Branagh as he frequently achieved both critical and financial success in front of and behind the camera. America discovered what the United Kingdom had...

read more