Swain (1950)
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.
Director: Gregory J. Markopoulos
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: December 31, 1950
Cast
- Gregory J. Markopoulos - the protagonist, Swain
- Mary Zelles - the woman
Screenplay
Music: Heitor Villa-Lobos
Editing: Gregory J. Markopoulos
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
male homosexuality, avant-garde, lgbt, gay theme, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Swain?
- Swain was directed by Gregory J. Markopoulos.
- Who stars in Swain?
- Swain stars Gregory J. Markopoulos, Mary Zelles.
- How long is Swain?
- Swain has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Swain?
- Swain is a Drama film.
- Where was Swain produced?
- Swain was produced in United States of America.