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Stroke (1993)
Director: Christine Jeffs
Cast: William Bridge, Matthew Chamberlain, Fiona Samuel
4.8Runtime6 min
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Dorothy (Fiona Samuel), a lone swimmer, luxuriates in tranquil bliss at a deserted pool — only to have her solitude rudely interrupted by a squad of swimmers. A wordless, strikingly choreographed conflict ensues as Dorothy attempts to assert herself against the dehumanised aggression of the swimmers.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Stroke, the 1993 film directed by Christine Jeffs, has received a mixed reception from critics. The film, which features a wordless, choreographed conflict between a lone swimmer and a squad of swimmers, has a relatively low IMDb rating of 4.8/10, suggesting lukewarm audience reception.
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Directed by Christine Jeffs, the 1993 film Stroke offers a uniquely choreographed, visually captivating exploration of solitude and the clash between individuality and conformity, led by a powerful performance from actress Fiona Samuel.
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Stroke is a Canadian short comedy-drama film, directed by Mark Sawers and released in 1992. A satire of technology, the film stars John Maclaren as a businessman who is consumed and destroyed by the technical gadgets that are supposed to make his life easier.
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