Archive of films Swiss Army Man / Swiss Army Man

USA
2016, 95 min

Section: Official Selection - Out of Competition
Year: 2016

“We decided to put together a film made up exclusively of motifs we hate,” say the Daniels, renowned music videomakers, about their feature debut, the most controversial film at this year’s Sundance fest. Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe adopt a highly unusual approach to demonstrate that one should share life’s joys and sorrows with a friend, even if his body shows no signs of life. Almost.


Synopsis

If you thought the boundaries of film expression couldn’t be pushed any further, the makers of Swiss Army Man will make you think again. “We decided to put together a film made up exclusively of motifs we hate,” say the Daniels, renowned music videomakers, about their feature debut – the most controversial and, at the same time, the most spellbinding film at this year’s Sundance fest. Castaway Hank has given up all hope of ever seeing a living soul on his deserted island. He is about to commit a desperate act but stops himself at the last minute when he sees a lifeless body wash up on shore. The future suddenly acquires new contours as Hank looks forward to a variety of incredible adventures in the company of the somewhat pasty-faced Manny. In this melancholy buddy comedy Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe ride a wave of sheer fantasy and demonstrate that life’s joys and sorrows should be shared with a friend, even if his body shows no signs of life. Almost.

Karel Och

About the director

Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan

Daniels is the pseudonym for a creative duo comprising Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Kwan, originally a graphic designer and animator, hails from Massachusetts, while Scheinert, a native of Alabama, took his route to show business via an interest in theatre and comedy. They share directing, editing and VFX duties, and often act, dance or appear as stunt doubles in their own work. Their many accolades include the MTV Best Director Award for the video clip for the song “Turn Down For What” by DJ Snake and Lil’ Jon, which has 500 million views to date. Their critically acclaimed interactive short Possibilia was screened at Tribeca 2014 and Sundance 2015. Last year’s SXSW festival included the short Interesting Ball on its programme. The feature film debut Swiss Army Man won this year’s Directing Award at Sundance.

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About the film

Color, DCP

Section: Official Selection - Out of Competition
   
Director: Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan
Screenplay: Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan
Dir. of Photography: Larkin Seiple
Music: Andy Hull, Robert McDowell
Editor: Matthew Hannam
Art Director: Jason Kisvarday
Producer: Amanda Marshall, Miranda Bailey, Lawrence Inglee, Jonathan Wang
Production: Cold Iron Pictures, Tadmor, Astrakhan Film SB, Blackbird Films
Cast: Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Sales: A24

Guests

Daniel Scheinert

Film Director

Daniel Kwan

Film Director


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