Swan (Portuguese: Cisne) is a 2011 Portuguese film directed by Teresa Villaverde.
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Plot summary
Vera is a singer in her thirties. She returns to Lisbon for the last performance of a concert tour. The warmth and beauty of Lisbon make anyone want to be happy. Her companion Pablo, whom she chose from among the many who answered her questionnaire and who is full of mysteries, helps her through sleepless nights. She has no family, but she wishes she did. Vera fears nothing and has no connections. In her house, far from everything, is Sam, the man she loves. They only understand each other from a distance, and through writing. The house is hers, but he has appeared to stay. He asks her to leave, because he needs to be alone; close to his things, but not with her. She is hurt, but agrees and leaves him. A child under Pablo's care commits an irreparable act, and something needs to be done.
Cast
Beatriz Batarda as Vera
Miguel Nunes as Pablo
Israel Pimenta as Sam
Sérgio Fernandes as Alce
Rita Loureiro as Bela
Marcello Urgeghe as Santis
Tânia Paiva as Amy
Carlos Guímaro as Taxista
Reception
The film was shown at the Orizzonti section of the 68th Venice International Film Festival.