The Swell
2023, No Language. Directed by Helena Wittmann.
From the music of French composer Arnaud Rebotini, German filmmaker Helena Wittmann crafts a story of a solitary man walking across a desert. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
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- 0h 3m
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- Released
- 15 September 2023
- Country
- Belgium, France, Germany
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The Swell isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 September 2023. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Swell?
If you liked The Swell, try The Experiment, The Young One, Hounddog.
Who directed The Swell?
The Swell (2023) was directed by Helena Wittmann and stars Gustavo Jahn.