@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Swarmers
Karla doesn't have it easy as a newcomer at boarding school. Between bullying and exclusion, the 16-year-old is confronted with power struggles amongst teenagers. This adaptation of Rainer Maria Rilke's "Gym Class" shows Karla's attempt at dealing with these challenges.
Quick Stats
10.0
TMDB Rating
1
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30m
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Key Crew
DirectorDavid Lynch
WriterAri Aster
CinematographyDenis Villeneuve
ComposerBong Joon-ho
EditorWong Kar-wai
Produced by
3satFilmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Where to Watch
Free
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Cate Nyong'o
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Mahershala Pitt
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Florence Robbie
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Adam Chalamet
Lena
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Tilda Coleman
Mr. Crane
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Joaquin Fassbender
The Woman in Red
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Lupita Davis
Solomon
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Brad Kaluuya
Iris
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Margot McDormand
The Colonel
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Timothée Reeves
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