Swan Song (2023)
An immersive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s leading ballet companies as it mounts a new production of Swan Lake. Ballet icon Karen Kain, on the eve of her retirement, directs the National Ballet of Canada. The film weaves together intimate scenes of the creative process and the dancers’ personal lives. Executive Produced by Neve Campbell.
Director: Chelsea McMullan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: September 22, 2023
Cast
- Jurgita Dronina - Self
- Shaelynn Estrada - Self
- Karen Kain - Self
- Siphesihle November - Self
Screenplay
- Sean O'Neill
- Chelsea McMullan
- Leah Schulli (Story Editor)
- Victoria Abolarinde (Story Editor)
Music: Katie Stelmanis
Cinematography: Tess Girard, Shady Hanna
Editing: Brendan Mills
Production: Quiet Ghost, Visitor Media, CBC, Mercury Films, Inc., Greenwich Entertainment
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swan Song about?
- An immersive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s leading ballet companies as it mounts a new production of Swan Lake. Ballet icon Karen Kain, on the eve of her retirement, directs the National Ballet of Canada. The film weaves together intimate scenes of the creative process and the dancers’ personal lives. Executive Produced by Neve Campbell.
- Who directed Swan Song?
- Swan Song was directed by Chelsea McMullan.
- Who stars in Swan Song?
- Swan Song stars Jurgita Dronina, Shaelynn Estrada, Karen Kain, Siphesihle November.
- How long is Swan Song?
- Swan Song has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is Swan Song?
- Swan Song is a Documentary film.
- Where was Swan Song produced?
- Swan Song was produced in Canada.