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THE SWIMMER

Ariel, a young and promising swimmer, spends her summer preparing for the upcoming Olympics. In the pool, she meets Grete who has just started     swimming lessons. Despite the age difference, the two become friends, as Ariel helps Grete to overcome her fear of jumping into the water. However, Ariel's leg pain becomes stronger and stronger...
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​AWARDS

• Special Jury Mention Award at the 28th Brest European short Film Festival 2013 (France)
  
• Best Short Fiction Movie Award at the Lithuanian Film and TV Industry Awards, Silver Crane
  
• Best Lithuanian Film (Audience Award) - Vilnius 18th IFF Kino Pavasaris (Lithuania)

​Director - Gabriele Urbonaite
Release date - 17 March 2013 (Lithuania)
Duration - 28min.