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Swan Song
Awards
‘Swan Song’ Leading Man Mahershala Ali Doesn’t Leave Anything to Chance
Filling the spaces and silences in his roles has distinguished this actor, who talks to IndieWire about his latest role in the Apple sci-fi drama.
By
Anne Thompson
December 22, 2021 8:38 pm
Criticism
‘Swan Song’ Review: A Dying Mahershala Ali Clones Himself in Somber but Moving Sci-Fi Drama
Mahershala Ali has never played the lead role in a film before; in Benjamin Cleary’s elegiac debut, he gets to play two of them.
By
David Ehrlich
November 13, 2021 12:45 am
Features
‘Swan Song’ Trailer: Mahershala Ali Gets Cloned in Apple’s Emotional Sci-Fi Head-Trip
Naomie Harris, Glenn Close, and Awkwafina co-star in the feature directorial debut of short film Oscar winner Benjamin Cleary.
By
Zack Sharf
November 4, 2021 9:00 am
Awards
Udo Kier Is Long Overdue for Awards. His Fabulous ‘Swan Song’ Deserves All Your Attention.
The German actor tells all about playing a hairdresser from Sandusky, and why he's unfazed about being called a "leading man" for the first time.
By
Ryan Lattanzio
October 20, 2021 3:30 pm
Features
‘Swan Song’ Trailer: Udo Kier Is Fabulous as a Hairdresser on a Mission
Ever a portrayer of the decadent and debauched, the cult film iconic gets his own show in this winning dark comedy.
By
Ryan Lattanzio
June 26, 2021 1:30 pm
Criticism
‘Swan Song’ Review: A Fabulous Udo Kier Gets the Role of His Lifetime in This Bittersweet Comedy
"Swan Song" is appointment viewing for fans of Udo Kier, who gives a career-best turn as a retired hairdresser making peace with the past.
By
Ryan Lattanzio
March 18, 2021 1:00 pm
Features
Apple TV+ Announces Mahershala Ali-Led Original Film ‘Swan Song’
“Swan Song” is the latest to join Apple’s slate of upcoming original films that will premiere both in theaters and on Apple TV+.
By
LaToya Ferguson
February 19, 2020 4:00 pm
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