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The Swap

2015-01-01 xx 16m
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 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.

Writer

Julian Rosefeldt

Producer

Julian Rosefeldt

Director

Julian Rosefeldt

Cinematography

Christoph Krauss

Editor

Carsten Eder

Production Design

Olga Kostka

Status

Released

Countries

  • Germany

Companies