Film

The Swap

2015 · 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.

Davide Camplani

Mario Demski

Rafał Dziemidok

Frank Fink

Grayson Millwood

Ante Pavic

Virgis Puodziunas

Jeff Wood

• Julian RosefeldtWriter · Producer · Director
• Carsten EderEditor

Release date

January 1, 2015

Status

Released

Original language

xx

Runtime

16m