Swimmer 2020
When a stolen car linked to a hit-and-run incident is tracked to a bustling swimming pool complex, chaos erupts as the police close in on the fugitive driver.
Director: Jonatan Etzler
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swimmer (2020) about?
*Swimmer (2020)* follows the tense aftermath of a hit-and-run incident when police trace a suspect's car to a swimming pool complex. As officers scour the facility, paranoia spreads among visitors and staff, turning a routine day into a suspenseful hunt. The film's short runtime belies its tight narrative, focusing on the escalating tension and the absurdity of a crime unfolding in an unlikely setting.
Who directed Swimmer?
Swimmer was directed by Jonatan Etzler, a filmmaker known for blending sharp storytelling with unconventional settings in his short films.
Who stars in Swimmer?
The film stars Pontus Liedberg, Victor Iván, Tove Wiréen, Eleonora Gröning, and Linus Widner in key roles.
Is Swimmer (2020) worth watching?
*Swimmer (2020)* is a standout for fans of quick, high-tension dramas with a comedic edge. While unrated on IMDb, its tight pacing and clever premise make it a compelling watch for those who appreciate character-driven suspense in a compact format. The film's mix of genre elements—drama, comedy, and thriller—sets it apart in the short-film space.
How long is Swimmer?
Swimmer runs for 13 minutes.
About Swimmer (2020) — A 13-Minute Thriller at the Deep End of Crime
When a stolen car linked to a hit-and-run incident is tracked to a bustling swimming pool complex, chaos erupts as the police close in on the fugitive driver. *Swimmer (2020)*, directed by Jonatan Etzler, blends sharp drama and wry humor to explore themes of guilt, panic, and mistaken identity in a high-stakes chase. Shot in just 13 minutes, this compact yet gripping short film immerses viewers in a tense cat-and-mouse game, where every shadowy corner of the pool could hide a clue—or a culprit. With its taut pacing and atmospheric tension, *Swimmer* keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, questioning who's running and why.
The cast, led by Pontus Liedberg and Victor Iván, delivers performances that oscillate between nerve-wracked urgency and darkly comedic relief, grounding the absurdity in human stakes. Etzler's direction contrasts the sterile precision of police procedure with the chaotic undercurrents of a public space teetering on the brink of disaster. The film's minimalist setting—a swimming pool—becomes a metaphor for liminality, where identities blur and consequences lurk beneath the surface.