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Vindication Swim

Synopsis

The inspirational true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel. VINDICATION SWIM depicts Mercedes’ upstream struggle in overcoming both the cold waters of the English Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England. However, after a rival comes forward claiming to have accomplished the same feat, Mercedes is forced into battle to retain her record and her legacy.

Details

Year
2022
Type of project
Features
Running time
94 min
Format
Digital
Director
Elliott Hasler 1st Feature
Producer
Sally Humphreys, Simon Hasler, Douglas McJannet
Executive Producer
Nicola Pearcey, Matt Pearcey. Kirsten Callaghan, Mike Green
Screenwriter
Elliott Hasler
Director of Photography
Elliott Hasler
Production Designer
David Hasler
Sound
Markus Moll
Composer
Daniel Clive McCallum
Principal cast
Kirsten Callaghan, John Locke, Victoria Summer, James Wilby, Douglas Hodge
Colourist
Asa Shoul
Foley Artists
Pete Burgis, Franzi Treutler

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