The Swan
2023
⏱️ 17 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
Drama
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
Where to Watch (US)
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Netflix
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User Reviews
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.
Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
September 30, 2025
Crew
Director
Wes Anderson
Writer
Wes Anderson
Producer
Wes Anderson, Steven M. Rales, Jeremy Dawson
Production
American Empirical Pictures, Indian Paintbrush
Keywords
bullyingrifleswanbased on short storyflying manshort filmminimalistroald dahl