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The Swan: Behind the Mirror

2026 · 100 min

A sober, reflective look back at a strange cultural moment, equal parts nostalgic and uncomfortable.

Directed by
Erin Lee Carr
Genres
Documentary
Overview
A look at the controversial 2004 reality series The Swan, which took self-proclaimed 'ugly ducklings' and set out to make them... not that.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, media, celebrity, gender
Content
Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
Note
Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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Directed by
Erin Lee Carr
Genres
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension3
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Erin Lee Carr
    Music
    Chanell Crichlow, Michael Tuller
    Cinematography
    Helki Frantzen
    Runtime
    100 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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