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  • The Swap (II) (2015)
  • Short | 16 min | Short, Drama
The Swap (II) (2015)
Short | 16 min | Short, Drama
On the surface "The Swap" appears to parody a scene from a classic gangster film of covert dodgy dealings, yet Rosefeldt's manipulation thrusts it into contemporary reality. Set at a deserted container terminal, two rival mobs pull up in ...See moreOn the surface "The Swap" appears to parody a scene from a classic gangster film of covert dodgy dealings, yet Rosefeldt's manipulation thrusts it into contemporary reality. Set at a deserted container terminal, two rival mobs pull up in cars, about to perform the familiar briefcase exchange of concealed goods. Clad in leather, guns poised; Rosefeldt plays once again with our stereotypical expectations, luring the viewer into a sense of familiarity until an unpredictable turn challenges our perception and exacerbates seemingly subtle aspects of their behaviour. Written by E. Lapper See less
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Director
Julian Rosefeldt
Writer
Julian Rosefeldt (writer)
Producer
Julian Rosefeldt (producer)
Cinematographer
Christoph Krauss
Editor
Carsten Eder
Production Designer
Olga Kostka
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Updated Dec 31, 2015
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2015 (Germany)

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