A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III

A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III

Reality Is Overrated

Directed by Roman Coppola

Produced by American Zoetrope, The Directors Bureau

201386 min4.1 / 10

A visually inventive, playful exploration of heartbreak and self-delusion told through the fractured, surreal inner world of a charming but lost man.

Charles Swan III, a successful graphic designer, has it all: fame, money and devilish charm that have provided him with a seemingly perfect life. But when a perplexing beauty named Ivana suddenly ends their relationship, Charles is left heartbroken. With the support of his loyal intimates - Kirby, Saul, and his sister, Izzy – Charles begins a delirious journey of self-reflection to try and come to terms with a life without Ivana. "A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III" is an unconventional melodrama told in a bold and playful style.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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17/ 100

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity92

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Surprise1

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Love3

How much audiences actually like it

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