Swing
Originally released in 2002. Swing is a comedy/drama film. directed by Tony Gatlif.
Starring Oscar Copp, Lou Rech, and Tchavolo Schmitt
Synopsis
In a suburb of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, ten year old boy, Max, spends his summer vacation with his grandmother. He hears Manouche gypsy Romani music being played in a local bar, and loves it. He goes to visit the gypsies in search of a guitar, where he meets a young Romani tomboy, 'Swing'. She introduces Max to her gypsy community who live in caravans and down-at-heel public housing. Over several days, Max is taken into the community to witness Romani lifestyle, traditions, knowledge of plants, and particularly their Manouche music. Max is particularly fascinated by Miraldo, the Romani guitarist he first heard in the bar, and asks to take guitar lessons with him (Miraldo is played by one of the greatest guitarists of gypsy jazz, Tchavolo Schmitt).
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 20, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (21 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Princes Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing about?
In a suburb of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, ten year old boy, Max, spends his summer vacation with his grandmother. He hears Manouche gypsy Romani music being played in a local bar, and loves it. He...
Who directed Swing?
Swing was directed by Tony Gatlif.
How long is Swing?
Swing has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Swing released?
Swing was released on March 20, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing?
The main cast of Swing includes Oscar Copp, Lou Rech, Tchavolo Schmitt, Mandino Reinhardt, Abdellatif Chaarani.