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Swain (1950)

1950-12-31 · 24m · EN
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Swain is inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Fanshawe, features a dreamlike narrative of a young man’s ritualized rejection of heterosexuality, as a mysterious woman in white gossamer pursues him through a ruined landscape.

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Gregory J. MarkopoulosDirector, Writer

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Gregory J. MarkopoulosGregory J. Markopoulosthe protagonist, SwainMary ZellesMary Zellesthe woman

Keywords

Male homosexualityAvant-gardeShort film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityMale Homosexuality · Avant Garde · Short FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference317423Actor preference317423 · 1449418

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What is Swain about?

Swain is inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Fanshawe, features a dreamlike narrative of a young man’s ritualized rejection of heterosexuality, as a mysterious woman in white gossamer pursues him through a ruined landscape.

How long is Swain?

Swain has a runtime of 24 minutes.