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Swan Song is a 2021 American science fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Benjamin Cleary (in his feature directorial debut). The film stars Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close, and Adam Beach.
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| Directed by | Benjamin Cleary |
| Written by | Benjamin Cleary |
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| Cinematography | Masanobu Takayanagi |
| Edited by | Nathan Nugent |
| Music by | Jay Wadley |
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| Distributed by | Apple Studios |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Swan Song was released in select cinemas and on Apple TV+ on December 17, 2021.
Plot
When a loving husband and father Cameron Turner is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he is presented with the option of sparing his family grief by having him replaced with a clone. Turner is torn about whether to discuss the option with his wife.
Cast
- Mahershala Ali as Cameron Turner, a family man suffering from a terminal illness.
- Ali also portrays Jack, Cameron's clone.
- Naomie Harris as Poppy Turner, Cameron's wife.
- Awkwafina as Kate, a previously cloned human.
- Glenn Close as Dr. Scott, the brash director of human cloning.
- Adam Beach as Dalton
Production
In February 2020, Apple TV+ announced it had acquired the rights to the film, to be written and directed by Benjamin Cleary and star Mahershala Ali.[1] In September, Naomie Harris joined the cast,[2] and Awkwafina and Glenn Close signed on in November.[3][4] Adam Beach announced he was added to the cast in December.[5]
Principal photography began on November 9, 2020 in Vancouver, Canada[6][7] and concluded on February 6, 2021.[8] The film was released on December 17, 2021.[9]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 79% of 99 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.5/10. The website's consensus reads, "Swan Song occasionally strays on the wrong side of maudlin, but Mahershala Ali's work in dual roles lends this sci-fi drama genuine heart."[10] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[11]
Accolades
| Ceremony | Category | Recipient(s)/Nominee(s) | Results | Ref. |
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| 22nd Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Actor | Mahershala Ali | Nominated | [12][13] |
| 75th British Academy Film Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | ||
| 2nd Critics' Choice Super Awards | Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie | Nominated | ||
| Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie | — | Nominated | ||
| 79th Golden Globe Awards | Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama | Mahershala Ali | Nominated | [12][13] |
| 18th Irish Film & Television Awards | Best Film | — | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Director | Benjamin Cleary | Nominated | ||
| Best Script | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Nathan Nugent | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Steve Fanagan | Won | ||
| Best VFX | Ed Bruce & Manuel Martinez | Nominated | ||
| Rising Star | Benjamin Cleary | Nominated | [15] | |
| 53rd NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Mahershala Ali | Nominated | [12][13] |
References
- Apple Sets Benjamin Cleary Film ‘Swan Song’ Starring Mahershala Ali
- Naomie Harris Joins Mahershala Ali In Apple Original Film ‘Swan Song’
- Kroll, Justin (November 18, 2020). "Awkwafina Joins Mahershala Ali And Naomie Harris In Apple Pic 'Swan Song'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
- Welk, Brian (November 19, 2020). "Glenn Close Joins Mahershala Ali in 'Swan Song' for Apple TV+". TheWrap. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- Beach, Adam [@adamruebenbeach] (December 1, 2020). "Honored to be in this one 🎬 t.co/sSvEn3dcug" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021 – via Twitter.
- Swan Song Production Start Date
- Hollywood North Buzz - YVRShoots [@yvrshoots] (November 26, 2020). "It's Apple original movie #SwanSong with Mahershala Ali filming in an East Vancouver neighbourhood. Thanks @viidub, @R_Aravern & @wiebeypie. t.co/SmBcQnZpCT" (Tweet). Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021 – via Twitter.
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 13, 2021). "Apple Bites Into Oscar Season December 17: Here's First Images Of Swan Song With Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close & Awkwafina". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
- "Swan Song". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- "Swan Song". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- Lattanzio, Ryan (13 December 2021). "2022 Golden Globe Nominations: 'Licorice Pizza,' 'Squid Game,' 'West Side Story,' and More". IndieWire. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- Hipes, Patrick (January 9, 2022). "Golden Globes: The Power Of The Dog, West Side Story, Succession Lead Way – Complete Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- "IFTA 2022 NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE IRISH ACADEMY AWARDS". Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- "IFTA ANNOUNCES THE SCREEN IRELAND - IFTA RISING STAR NOMINEES 2022". Retrieved 4 March 2022.
External links
- Swan Song at IMDb
- Official screenplay
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[de] Schwanengesang (Film)
Schwanengesang (Originaltitel Swan Song) ist ein Science-Fiction-Film von Benjamin Cleary, der am 17. Dezember 2021 in das Programm von Apple TV+ aufgenommen wurde. In dem Filmdrama lässt sich der von Mahershala Ali gespielte Protagonist klonen, um seiner Familie nach seinem Tod Schmerz und Kummer zu ersparen.- [en] Swan Song (2021 Benjamin Cleary film)
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