

27/09/2023
Overview
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
Status: Released
Rating: 68%
Original language: EN
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Official website:
https://www.netflix.com/title/81711971
American Empirical Pictures

Indian Paintbrush

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28912758
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122580387
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Review by: Alunauwie
Written by: Alunauwie on 2025-09-30T10:46:51.818Z
The Swan is a deeply moving short film about a bullied boy named Peter, narrated by his adult self, which adds emotional depth to the story. The film uses implicit visuals to immerse viewers in Peter’s perspective, though this style may not appeal to all. Despite limited settings, creative camera work keeps the narrative engaging. The escalating tension from bullying acts culminates in a powerful, heartbreaking conclusion highlighted by a mother’s emotional plea. This film is ideal for audiences who appreciate artistic storytelling focused on narrative over explicit visuals.
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