Characters & Themes
Swan Song (1992) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1992 · 23 mins · English
- Directed by
- Kenneth Branagh
- Starring
- John Gielgud, Richard Briers
An aging actor reflects on his former stage triumphs while standing in an empty theatre, confronting the prospect of a dimming future in his craft. The contemplative short captures his melancholy and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live‑Action Short Film.
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