Bird
THURSDAY 6th Feb
€10 / €8 (conc.)
Synopsis
Gravesend, England. 12-year-old Bailey lives in a dilapidated apartment with her caring but immature father Bug. When Bug abruptly announces he’s marrying his girlfriend, a furious Bailey runs away and spends the night outdoors. The next morning, she meets a mysterious stranger named Bird who is searching for his own parents. It’s a chance encounter that sets off a series of strange and life-changing events for Bailey and those around here…
The latest film from acclaimed filmmaker Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank, American Honey) elegantly combines social and magical realism in this unusual and heartfelt film. Bird is beautifully shot, boasts a killer soundtrack of smartly-utilised pop hits, and features exceptional performances from Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski and newcomer Nykiya Adams.
Festival & Awards
Cannes Film Festival, 2024
BFI London International Film Festival 2024
Quotes
“Newcomer Nykiya Adams triumphs as Bailey, commingling edginess, tenderness, and introspection; so do Barry Keoghan, whose Bug is as big-hearted and droll as he is hapless, and Rogowski, who delivers Bird’s stoic poise with a wispy softness” – Ela Bittencourt, Sight & Sound
“ ★★★★ A film that showcases Arnold’s gifts – the artful shepherding of apparent chaos – while allowing new and surprising elements” – Donald Clarke, The Irish Times
Film Info
119 mins | UK | 2024 | Cert: 15A
Director:
Andrea Arnold
Cast:
Nykiya Adams, Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski