Drama · United Kingdom · 1992 · 23m

Swan Song

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Director
Kenneth Branagh
Cast
John Gielgud as Svetlovidov Richard Briers as Nikita
Crew
Roger Lanser — Director of Photography Andrew Marcus — Editor Jimmy Yuill — Original Music Composer Hugh Cruttwell — Writer David Parfitt — Producer Susan Coates — Costume Design
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
stageaging actorstage playlive theatreshort filmindependent film
Key Collaborators
Kenneth Branagh Director Roger Lanser Director of Photography Andrew Marcus Editor Jimmy Yuill Original Music Composer Hugh Cruttwell Writer David Parfitt Producer Susan Coates Costume Design
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