Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- dreamy
- introspective
- lyrical
- short film showcase
- dance film night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film is explicitly framed as a vivid dream exploration of Moira Shearer’s heart and mind before and after a career-defining decision.
Moira Shearer’s agreement to star in The Red Shoes is presented as the decision that changes her life forever.
The short centers on a ballet dancer and uses ballet imagery to explore Moira’s inner experience.
The narrative places Moira Shearer alongside Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger at the moment preceding The Red Shoes.
Films like Song of the Swan, and why
The Red Shoes
dreamlike ballet imagery, artistic ambition, and emotionally heightened portrait of a performer
Black Swan
biographical dance drama centered on the psychological cost of artistic devotion
Suspiria
stylized performance cinema exploring dancers, identity, and creative pressure
Movie Details
- Director
- Steve Exeter
- Release Date
- 2022-01-29
- Runtime
- 13 min
- Rating
- 9.5 / 10 (2)
Cast
- Shannon Davidson
- Alastair Thomson Mills
- Alec Westwood
- Nicole Nelrose
Where to watch in United States
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Song of the Swan about?
- A dreamlike ballet portrait captures Moira Shearer at the threshold of the decision that would define her cinematic legacy.
- What is Song of the Swan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Song of the Swan as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Song of the Swan violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Song of the Swan.
- Which films are like Song of the Swan?
- Films with a similar feel include The Red Shoes, Black Swan, and Suspiria.
- How long is Song of the Swan?
- Song of the Swan runs 13 minutes.
- Where can I watch Song of the Swan?
- In United States, Song of the Swan is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
