The Dying Swan (1917)
After being betrayed by her playboy lover, a heartbroken mute young woman joins a ballet company; during a performance of “The Dying Swan,” she enraptures a painter obsessed with portraying death genuinely.
Director: Yevgeni Bauer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: January 17, 1917
Cast
- Vera Karalli - Gizella Raccio
- Aleksandr Kheruvimov - Gizella's Father Cherubino Raccio
- Vitold Polonsky - Viktor Krasovsky
- Andrey Gromov - Count Valerian Sergeevich Glinskiy
- Ivane Perestiani - Glinskiy's Friend
Screenplay
Cinematography: Boris Zavelev
Production: A. Khanzhonkov and Co.
Country: Russia
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
dreams, dancer, nightmare, obsession, ballet dancer, loss, tragedy, ballet, mute, death, silent film, dream sequence, ballerina, art model
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dying Swan about?
- After being betrayed by her playboy lover, a heartbroken mute young woman joins a ballet company; during a performance of “The Dying Swan,” she enraptures a painter obsessed with portraying death genuinely.
- Who directed The Dying Swan?
- The Dying Swan was directed by Yevgeni Bauer.
- Who stars in The Dying Swan?
- The Dying Swan stars Vera Karalli, Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Vitold Polonsky, Andrey Gromov, Ivane Perestiani.
- How long is The Dying Swan?
- The Dying Swan has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is The Dying Swan?
- The Dying Swan is a Drama film.
- Where was The Dying Swan produced?
- The Dying Swan was produced in Russia.
- What are the themes of The Dying Swan?
- The themes of The Dying Swan include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Macabre Art and Death Obsession, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.