Swann is a 1996 Canadian drama film directed by Anna Benson Gyles and starring Miranda Richardson and Brenda Fricker.[1] [2][3] The film is an adaptation of the Carol Shields novel Swann: A Mystery,[4] which was itself inspired by the real-life murder of poet Pat Lowther.
| Swann | |
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 Canadian theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Anna Benson Gyles |
| Written by | David Young |
| Based on | Swann: A Mystery by Carol Shields |
| Produced by | Christina Jennings Ann Scott |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Gerald Packer |
| Edited by | Robin Sales |
| Music by | Richard Rodney Bennett |
Production companies | Shaftesbury Films Greenpoint Films |
| Distributed by | Norstar Releasing |
Release date |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film premiered as a gala at the 1996 Toronto International Film Festival.[2]
Plot
editRose Hindmarch is a small town librarian whose life is significantly changed when Sarah Maloney, a famous author and academic, arrives in town to research a new book about the long-ago murder of local poet Mary Swann.
Cast
edit- Brenda Fricker as Rose Hindmarch
- Miranda Richardson as Sarah Maloney
- Michael Ontkean as Stephen
- David Cubitt as Brownie
- Sean McCann as Homer
- John Neville as Cruzzi
Award nominations
editThe film garnered five Genie Award nominations at the 17th Genie Awards in 1996:[5]
- Best Actress: Brenda Fricker
- Best Supporting Actor: Sean McCann
- Best Art Direction/Production Design: John Dondertman
- Best Costume Design: Elisbetta Beraldo
- Best Original Score: Richard Rodney Bennett
It did not win any of the awards.
References
edit- ^ "Swann film probes journey of discovery". Ottawa Citizen, February 14, 1997.
- ^ a b "Swann Premieres at Toronto Festival". Kingston Whig-Standard, August 23, 1996.
- ^ "Swann author takes movie changes gracefully". Ottawa Citizen, September 13, 1996.
- ^ "Film: Swann takes flight". The Globe and Mail, August 17, 1995.
- ^ "Nominees for the 17th-annual Genie Awards". Montreal Gazette, October 17, 1996.
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