Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton is all set to sit behind the lens as she makes her directorial debut with the upcoming documentary feature, “The Hexagonal Hive and the Mouse in a Maze,” which will premiere at Sheffield DocFest. Swinton has described the film as a “smorgasbord of suggestions, observations, and wonderings.”
What is Tilda Swinton’s upcoming directorial feature all about?
According to Deadline, Tilda Swinton’s documentary “The Hexagonal Hive and the Mouse in a Maze” explores the wealth of knowledge available worldwide and the desire to attain it. Swinton’s documentary ignites the urge among viewers to reconsider their notions while widening their perspective by understanding various ways people seek knowledge.
The film follows Swinton and her fellow co-director, Bartek Dziadosz, as they journey through the UK, Bangladesh, West Africa, and North America, exploring unique, diverse learning methods and examining the role of education across time. The documentary delves into the educational experiences of young people and adults, featuring insights from scientists, farmers, philosophers, educators, and children. With her directorial debut, Swinton ensures that she offers her audience promising content. Moreover, Swinton’s documentary emphasizes the importance of lifelong curiosity in a complex world.
Swinton has co-written the documentary with Dziadosz and Lily Ford. Dziadosz is also the film’s editor. Meanwhile, Ford and Vijay Vaidyanathan have joined the team as producers, with music by Simon Fisher Turner. The executive producer team includes Ahsan Akbar, Adam Bartos, Colin MacCabe, and Karen Wells. The documentary is made under the production banner of the London-based Derek Jarman Lab.
Who is Tilda Swinton?
Tilda Swinton is an acclaimed Hollywood actress known for her roles in independent films and blockbusters. She has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award. Moreover, in 2020, The New York Times ranked Swinton as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century.
While her directorial debut undeniably comes with an intriguing premise, sparking anticipation among the audience are her other upcoming ventures. Swinton will next be seen in Netflix’s “The Ballad of a Small Player” alongside Colin Farrell. It is based on the 2014 novel by British writer Lawrence Osborne. The story follows Farrell’s character, a gambler and con man escaping the UK for Macau’s glitzy gambling scene. However, upon his arrival, the last thing he expected was to encounter a kindred soul who might just help him get out of his situation. While details of Swinton’s role remain a mystery, filming is set to begin in Asia this summer.
