
Swallows and Amazons
Some summers you treasure forever
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe
Produced by Harbour Pictures, BBC Film
A sun-dappled adventure about children discovering independence and friendship on an island, suffused with period charm and the bittersweet magic of a treasured summer.
Four children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp on their own on an island in the middle of a vast lake, they are overjoyed. But when they get there they discover they may not be alone… The battle for ownership of a lonely island teaches them the skills of survival, the value of friendship and the importance of holding your nerve.
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Does Swallows and Amazons end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Swallows and Amazons easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is Swallows and Amazons sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Swallows and Amazons scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Swallows and Amazons violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
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Like Swallows and Amazons
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Like Swallows and Amazons, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Swallows and Amazons, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































