The Swap (2015)
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.
Director: Julian Rosefeldt
https://www.julianrosefeldt.com/film-and-video-works/the_swap-_2015/
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Davide Camplani as |
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Mario Demski as |
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RafaĆ Dziemidok as |
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Frank Fink as |
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Grayson Millwood as |
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Ante Pavic as |
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Virgis Puodziunas as |
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Jeff Wood as |
| Writing | Julian Rosefeldt | Writer |
| Production | Julian Rosefeldt | Producer |
| Directing | Julian Rosefeldt | Director |
| Crew | Christoph Krauss | Cinematography |
| Editing | Carsten Eder | Editor |
| Art | Olga Kostka | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Birgitt Kilian | Costume Design |
| Sound | Thomas Appel | Sound |
| Sound | David Hilgers | Sound |
| Crew | Grayson Millwood | Choreographer |
| Crew | Julian Rosefeldt | Choreographer |