On the surface "The Swap" appears to parody a scene from a classic gangster film of covert dodgy dealings, yet Rosefeldt's manipulation thrusts it into contemporary reality. Set at a deserted container terminal, two rival mobs pull up in cars, about to perform the familiar briefcase exchange of concealed goods. Clad in leather, guns poised; Rosefeldt plays once again with our stereotypical expectations, luring the viewer into a sense of familiarity until an unpredictable turn challenges our perception and exacerbates seemingly subtle aspects of their behaviour.
Julian Rosefeldt
Writer, Director
Davide Camplani
Mario Demski
Rafał Dziemidok
Frank Fink
Grayson Millwood
Ante Pavic
Virgis Puodziunas
Jeff Wood
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