Men Who Swim – Dylan Williams: http://bit.ly/9h3yEC

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Men Who Swim – Dylan Williams http://shar.es/mKMuU What a wonderful up lifting programme.

I came across this film by chance, drawn in by the unusual title and subject (ever since Swedish Wallander stopped last Saturday I am craving anything filmic to do with Sweden).
This was a wonderful gem of a film with truthfulness and a disarming honesty.
I first watched in snatches knowing it would be great see in full later on and to finish off the week with my half German/half Swedish boyfriend during supper. It was the hit with him I knew it would be and I loved it even more.
Quick moving with a great build up of unmistakeable tension as there is the definite tension of the Will he/Won’t he as soon as the rest of the team are going to Italy.
I know several people abroad and those here who don’t watch their TV’s much would love this film too. Well done Dylan for making such a good film. If it is available I would love to buy a copy(ies).
If you have ever watched Dead Letters by Juliet Darling it had the same complete honesty and filming a part of human interaction that I do not think I have ever seen filmed before.

Wow, I think your response is on a par with the beauty of the narrative – want a regular spot?

I was impressed that Dylan managed to totally avoid a ‘look at me’ inserted doc director and instead had us worry equally about his struggle to hold things together on the home front and the team’s cohesion in the run up to the competition.

I’ll let him know he has an ego customer and pass on any DVD info. Thnaks for the comment.

I managed to see this film by chance at the Galway Film Fleadh and LOVED it!! Brilliant and fresh and funny and honest and a joy. Thanks to Dylan and the guys for making such a great piece of film, if it can be gotten on DVD/BluRay I would love to get a copy/copies.

Thanks again!

http://bit.ly/9h0Kuz via Tommy Weir

This is one of those great documentaries that pop up now and again. Superb and what a great bunch of real men!

wonderful film / documentary / meditation or whatever it is … god bless bbc4 and well done dylan and friends for a great story well told

Well, just like the other posters I stumbled across the film and sat increasingly mesmerised with my wife by the whole experience.
The narration was subtle and self effacing which set a perfect tone for the rest of the events as they unfolded. I too would like to get hold of a copy that I can legitametly watch again. Is this possible?

Are the boys still swimming together?

Well done, all the best,
Sam

I caught a screening today at the Atlantic Film Festival in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Brilliant storytelling. Loved every minute of it.

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I NEED TO SEE THIS DOC! It looks amazing. RT @WeAreDN: Men Who Swim – Dylan Williams http://bit.ly/dpMTOm

i also happened upon this. not a big fan of most documentaries but i so loved this one! i cried. i was standing in front of my tv alone in my house clapping my hands when i realized how well they were doing with their routine.

and people who’ve made fun of synchronized swimming (remember harry shearer on snl?): bite me!

don’t know about syncro swimming – don’t care. not an arthouse film guy – saw this by accident: Just watched the show…frickin’ awesome! No none of that namby-pamby feelin’ sorry for urself kinda’ crap…real dudes doing real stuff and making something real in their life!! I don’t feel sorry for any of the guys and in fact I love the fact they are not backing down and instead taking on the world!! If you are either (a) over 30, or (b) not 100% self absorbed 100% of the time then … this show will make you laugh and touch your heart

This sweet, sparkly little film is a great delight and joy! There’s also a YouTube of the song the one swimmer composed… equally delightful.

#menwhoswim. watch it now insomniacs http://www.directorsnotes.com/2010/06/14/men-who-swim-dylan-williams/

"Men Who Swim," a Welsh-Swedish documentary: http://www.directorsnotes.com/2010/06/14/men-who-swim-dylan-williams/

Can someone tell me where to obtain this in the U.S.? Looking to examine it for a class.

Thank you for all the kind comments! For those of you who have expressed an interest the DVD will be soon available – check out ampfilm.se for details or send a mail to dylan@ampfilm.se and I’ll put you on the list. . .

swim easy!

dylan

oh dear how to purchase a copy here in Canada…any suggestions?

Suzie if you drop Dylan an email at: dylan@ampfilm.se I’m sure he’ll let you know how to get hold of a copy.

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Ive seen this film 3 times and I am still fascinated. Brilliant !!!

I have been searching for a dvd copy of “Men Who Swim” to purchase in Australia but apparently it has not been released here. Would love to watch it again and share with friends! If anyone knows where or when it will be available I would love to hear from them. Thank you!!

@Julie Fisher: you can watch it on ABC I-view now.

http://www.abc.net.au/iview/

William