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THEME EXPLORATION

synchronised swimming

5 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
This and a Million More Lights
This and a Million More Lights
2003 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
How to Swim
How to Swim
1942 · Jack Kinney
Cousin, cousine
Cousin, cousine
1987 · Jean Rouch
Making a Splash
Making a Splash
1984 · Peter Greenaway
Waterboys
Waterboys
2001 · Shinobu Yaguchi
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Kevin Williamson → USA

Pioneer who starred in and choreographed elaborate synchronized swimming sequences that became iconic cinematic art forms in 1940s-50s MGM musicals.

Jacques Tati → France

Used rhythmic synchronization and coordinated movement patterns as comedic and visual storytelling devices throughout his precisely choreographed films.

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