Swann (film)
| Swann | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Anna Benson Gyles |
| Produced by |
Christina Jennings Ann Scott |
| Written by | David Young |
| Based on | Swann: A Mystery by Carol Shields |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Richard Rodney Bennett |
| Cinematography | Gerald Packer |
| Edited by | Robin Sales |
| Distributed by | Shaftesbury Films |
Release dates | 1996 |
Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Swann is a Canadian drama film, released in 1996.[1] An adaptation of the Carol Shields novel Swann: A Mystery,[2] the film was directed by Anna Benson Gyles and written by David Young.[3]
The film stars Brenda Fricker as Rose Hindmarch, a small town librarian whose life is significantly changed when Sarah Maloney (Miranda Richardson), a famous author and academic, arrives in town to research a new book about the long-ago murder of local poet Mary Swann.[4] The film's cast also includes Michael Ontkean, David Cubitt, Sean McCann and John Neville.
The film premiered as the opening gala at the 1996 Toronto International Film Festival.[1]
Award nominations
The 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
- 1 2 "Swann Premieres at Toronto Festival". Kingston Whig-Standard, August 23, 1996.
- ↑ "Film: Swann takes flight". The Globe and Mail, August 17, 1995.
- ↑ "Swann author takes movie changes gracefully". Ottawa Citizen, September 13, 1996.
- ↑ "Swann film probes journey of discovery". Ottawa Citizen, February 14, 1997.
- ↑ "Nominees for the 17th-annual Genie Awards". Montreal Gazette, October 17, 1996.
External links
- Swann at the Internet Movie Database