A group of middle-aged men in Sweden transforms their weekly synchronized swimming practices into a serious pursuit, blending humor with dedication.
Synopsis
A group of middle-aged men in Sweden transforms their weekly synchronized swimming practices into a serious pursuit, blending humor with dedication.
Synopsis
In a Swedish swimming pool, a group of middle-aged men practices synchronized swimming. They include train drivers, meat buyers, archivists, and teachers. What began as a light-hearted escape from daily life becomes a serious commitment. Inspired by Esther Williams, the men transform their weekly practices into a passionate pursuit, advocating for the sport with humor and dedication. Directed by Dylan Williams, Men Who Swim runs for 60 minutes.
What Critics Say
In its depiction of real men achieving improbable greatness – and finding love, friendship, confidence and real joy along the way – Men Who Swim is one of the best movies about middle age crazy that I’ve ever seen.
While the documentary traces this plainly formulaic story of a team coming together, it uncovers another set of stories as well: in pursuing a more organized experience in the water, the men find themselves outside the pool as well.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet passionate synchronized swimmers in Sweden.
- Find out how humor transforms their lives.
- See a unique take on middle-aged hobbies.
Did You Know
- The film features a group of middle-aged men from Sweden.
- The team members include professions like train drivers and teachers.
- Esther Williams, a swimmer from the 1950s, inspires their techniques.
- The documentary has a runtime of 60 minutes.
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What is the main focus of the documentary Men Who Swim?
Men Who Swim follows a group of middle-aged men in Sweden who form an all-male synchronized swimming team.
Who directed the documentary Men Who Swim?
Men Who Swim was directed by Dylan Williams.
What year was Men Who Swim released?
Men Who Swim was released in 2010.
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