Wednesday 23th April 2025
Location: Watergate Theatre, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. R95 D320
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.
Dir: Andrea Arnold
Cast: Nykiya Adams, Barry Keoghan, Franz Rogowski
Film info: 119 mins. UK. 2024. 15A (IFCO) / 15 (BBFC)
A film that showcases Arnold’s gifts – the artful shepherding of apparent chaos – while allowing new and surprising elements
Donald Clarke, The Irish Times
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