Swan Song (2023 film)

Swan Song is a 2023 Canadian documentary film, directed by Chelsea McMullan.

Summary
The film profiles National Ballet of Canada artistic director and former dancer Karen Kain as she directs a production of Swan Lake for the company as her final project before retiring.

Cast

 * Jurgita Dronina
 * Shaelynn Estrada
 * Karen Kain

Production
Actress Neve Campbell is an executive producer.

Release
The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, and screened at the 2023 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, the 2023 Calgary International Film Festival, the 2023 BFI London Film Festival and the 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival.

An expanded four-part television version aired in November 2023 on CBC Television and CBC Gem.

Awards
At Cinéfest, the film was runner-up for the Audience Choice award for Best Documentary Film.

At Calgary, the film won the award for Best Canadian Feature Documentary.

The film was the winner of the Rogers Best Canadian Documentary Award at the Toronto Film Critics Association Awards 2023.

The film was also the winner of the 2024 Canadian Screen Award for Best Sound Design in a Documentary.