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The Big Swap

1998 · 116 min

A talky, uneasy chamber drama where a night of partner-swapping curdles into quiet regret and self-scrutiny.

Directed by
Niall Johnson
Genres
Drama
Starring
Mark Adams, Mark Caven, Alison Egan
Overview
In this British drama, Ellen (Sorcha Brooks) and Jack (Antony Edridge) recall a time when they traded partners, and their remarks set a partner-swapping party in motion among four other couples. As the long night's journey into sex progresses, various fears and anxieties surface. Shown at Montreal's 1997 World Film Festival and the 1997 San Sebastian Film Festival.

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Directed by
Niall Johnson
Genres
Drama
Starring
Mark Adams, Mark Caven, Alison Egan
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • sexuality
    • love
    • betrayal
    • identity
    • guilt
    Places
    • single country house
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex strong
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    Action0
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism8
    Romance4
    Tension5
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Niall Johnson
    Starring
    Mark Adams, Mark Caven, Alison Egan, Jackie Sawiris, Kevin Howarth, Thierry Harcourt, Sorcha Brooks, Richard Cherry
    Runtime
    116 min
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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