Plot — What is Swing about?
In a suburb of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, ten year old boy, Max, spends his summer vacation with his grandmother. He hears Manouche gypsy Romani music being played in a local bar, and loves it. He goes to visit the gypsies in search of a guitar, where he meets a young Romani tomboy, 'Swing'. She introduces Max to her gypsy community who live in caravans and down-at-heel public housing. Over several days, Max is taken into the community to witness Romani lifestyle, traditions, knowledge of plants, and particularly their Manouche music. Max is particularly fascinated by Miraldo, the Romani guitarist he first heard in the bar, and asks to take guitar lessons with him (Miraldo is played by one of the greatest guitarists of gypsy jazz, Tchavolo Schmitt).
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Music |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 22 votes) |
Swing — FAQ
Is Swing worth watching? Swing holds a 7.2/10 rating from 22 viewers. In a suburb of Strasbourg, Alsace, France, ten year old boy, Max, spends his summer vacation with his grandmother. He hears Manouche gypsy Romani music being played in a local bar, and loves it. He goes to visit the gyps
Who directed Swing? Directed by Tony Gatlif.
Who is in the cast of Swing? It stars Oscar Copp, Lou Rech, Tchavolo Schmitt, Mandino Reinhardt, Abdellatif Chaarani, Fabienne Mai and more.
Where can I stream Swing? You can stream Swing on fuboTV. Availability may vary by region.
When did Swing release? It released in 2002.
