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

Director and star who elevated synchronized swimming to cinematic art form, choreographing balletic water sequences that defined the aquatic musical genre in the 1940s-50s.

 Jacques Tati France

Master of visual synchronization and rhythmic ensemble choreography, using coordinated movement and timing as comedic and poetic elements throughout his films.