Stroke
Genres
Overview
Dorothy (Fiona Samuel), a lone swimmer, luxuriates in tranquil bliss at a deserted pool — only to have her solitude rudely interrupted by a squad of swimmers. A wordless, strikingly choreographed conflict ensues as Dorothy attempts to assert herself against the dehumanised aggression of the swimmers.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
6 min
Release Date
1993-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
William Bridge
Swimmer
Matthew Chamberlain
Swimmer
Fiona Samuel
Dorothy
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