The Dying Swan (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1917, The Dying Swan is a notable film directed by Evgeny Bauer.
What it’s about. When Viktor meets Gizella one day beside the lake, he takes an interest in her and begins to call on her regularly. The one passion in the life of Gizella, who is unable to speak, is dancing. When Viktor deceives her and she finds him with another woman, she moves away and begins a career as a ballerina. Later, as she is on tour performing “The Dying Swan”, the artist Glinskiy attends her performance. Glinskiy, whose own obsession is to depict death in his art, becomes fascinated by Gizella, and he is determined to use her as a model for a special project.
Who’s in it. The Dying Swan stars Vera Karalli as Gizella Raccio, Aleksandr Kheruvimov as Gizella's Father Cherubino Raccio, Vitold Polonsky as Viktor Krasovsky and Andrey Gromov as Count Valerian Sergeevich Glinskiy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Dying Swan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dying Swan page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dying Swan (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dying Swan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dying Swan worth watching?
- The Dying Swan holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dying Swan?
- The Dying Swan stars Vera Karalli, Aleksandr Kheruvimov, Vitold Polonsky, Andrey Gromov and Ivane Perestiani.
- When was The Dying Swan released?
- The Dying Swan was released in 1917.