Bird is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Andrea Arnold and starring Barry Keoghan.
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Directed by | Andrea Arnold |
Written by | Andrea Arnold |
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Cinematography | Robbie Ryan |
Edited by | Joe Bini |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
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Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on 16 May 2024.[1]
Cast
- Barry Keoghan as Bug[2]
- Franz Rogowski as Bird
- Nykiya Adams as Bailey
- Jason Buda as Hunter
- Frankie Box as Kailey
- Jasmine Jobson as Peyton
- Joanne Matthews as Debs
- James Nelson-Joyce as Skate
- Sarah Beth Harber as Dionne's Mum
Production
Casting
Keoghan reportedly came aboard the project in May 2023 after leaving the cast of Ridley Scott epic Gladiator II.[3] That same month Franz Rogowski was revealed to be in talks to join the cast.[4]
Filming
Principal photography took place in the south of England with filming locations including Gravesend, Dartford, Ashford and Bean, Kent in June 2023.[5][6] In July 2023 filming took place on the Isle of Sheppey.[7] Robbie Ryan served as the cinematographer.
Release
Bird was presented at the European Film Market as part of the Berlin International Film Festival, with Cornerstone Films handling sales.[8] The film was selected in the main competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival,[9] where it premiered on 16 May 2024.[1] Prior to, Mubi acquired UK and Irish distribution rights to the film from Cornerstone, subsequently buying rights to North America and Turkey as well.[10][11] The film will also play at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2024.[12]
Reception
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 73% based on 45 reviews, with an average rating of 7.1/10.[13] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 70 out of 100, based on 19 critic reviews indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[14]
Accolades
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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Cannes Film Festival | 25 May 2024 | Palme d'Or | Andrea Arnold | Nominated | [15] |
Queer Palm | Nominated | [16] | |||
Prix de la Citoyenneté | Won | [17] |
References
- ^ a b "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Bird". Ad Vitam Distribution. Archived from the original on 12 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (18 May 2023). "Exclusive: Barry Keoghan to Star in Andrea Arnold's Next Film Bird After Exiting Gladiator 2". Above the Line. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (19 May 2023). "Barry Keoghan And Franz Rogowski To Star In Andrea Arnold's Next Film 'Bird'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Langridge, Alex (30 June 2023). "Oscar winner Andrea Arnold filming movie Bird in The Hive, Northfleet starring BAFTA winning actor Barry Keoghan". Kent Online. Archived from the original on 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Greenwood, Keely (28 June 2023). "Oscar winner Andrea Arnold filming big screen movie Bird in Page Close in Bean". Kent Online. Archived from the original on 1 July 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ Carr, Megan (31 July 2023). "Oscar winner films Bird blockbuster in Leysdown, Sheppey". Kentonline. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (29 January 2024). "Andrea Arnold's 'Bird,' Starring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski, Heading to Berlin With Cornerstone (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (11 April 2024). "2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup Revealed: Paul Schrader, Andrea Arnold, and David Cronenberg Among Competition Filmmakers". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 11 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (14 May 2024). "Andrea Arnold Deal; Brosnan First Look; Disney+ CEE Original; Mark Rylance Theater Casting; Brit Horrors Debut In Cannes Market; ITV Diversity Label — Global Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Ritman, Alex (26 May 2024). "Mubi Swoops on Andrea Arnold's Cannes Competition Entry 'Bird' for North America (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
- ^ "Bird". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Bird". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ "Bird". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (11 April 2024). "Cannes Film Festival Lineup Set: Competition Includes Coppola, Audiard, Cronenberg, Arnold, Lanthimos, Sorrentino & Abbasi's Trump Movie — Full List". Deadline. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Dams, Tim (9 May 2024). "Queer Palm reveals eligible titles from 2024 Cannes lineup". Screen International. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Festival de Cannes 2024: le Prix de la Citoyenneté attribué à "Bird", le Belge Frédéric Sojcher dans le jury". L’Avenir (in French). 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.