The Swan

Based on a short story by Roald Dahl, this film follows a highly intelligent young boy who is relentlessly targeted by two large, uneducated bullies. The plot focuses on the conflict between the gifted child and his tormentors.

The movie was written and directed by Wes Anderson, marking the 18th film in his career, following Poison and preceding The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More. Produced by Indian Paintbrush and American Empirical Pictures, the production features a cast including Asa Jennings as the young Peter Watson, Rupert Friend as the adult version of the character and narrator, and Ralph Fiennes as Roald Dahl. The short also features Benoît Herlin, Truman Hanks, and Eliel Ford in supporting roles.

Released in the United States as a blend of comedy and drama with a runtime of 17 minutes, the film has maintained a positive reception among viewers. It holds a rating of 6.7/10 on IMDb based on nearly 25,000 votes and a similar score of 6.8/10 on TMDB from 588 votes.