Murmur
“A contemporary fairytale about the relationship between a mother and her autistic daughter, and their fascination with starling murmurations.”
Synopsis
A contemporary fairytale about the relationship between a mother and her autistic daughter, and their fascination with starling murmurations. Evie doesn’t seem to talk very much, though we learn she communicates with everything - the plants, grass, water, TV static and the starlings that gather over the sea. As murmurations form, so awakens a sense of understanding, connection and acceptance between mother and daughter. Murmur is a story of beauty and awe, utilising the stunning spectacle of the murmuration, a sign of greatness, as a metaphor for Autism Advocacy.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Northampton Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Temi Oh
- Original Title
- Murmur
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Budget
- $50K
- Production Studios
- Sky Studios, The Lighthouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Smith
Temi Oh
Ed Feilden, Hilary Salmon, Neil Duncan, Radford Neville
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Smith
Director
Temi Oh
Writer
Ed Feilden
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Murmur.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murmur
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murmur about?
A contemporary fairytale about the relationship between a mother and her autistic daughter, and their fascination with starling murmurations. Evie doesn’t seem to talk very much, though we learn she communicates with everything - the plants, grass, water, TV static and the starlings that gather over the sea. As murmurations form, so awakens a sense of understanding, connection and acceptance between mother and daughter. Murmur is a story of beauty and awe, utilising the stunning spectacle of the murmuration, a sign of greatness, as a metaphor for Autism Advocacy.
Who directed Murmur?
Murmur was directed by Simon Smith.
Who stars in Murmur?
The principal cast of Murmur includes Bronagh Waugh, Mark Lewis Jones, Sienna Daly, Chris Packham, Sabina Arthur.
When was Murmur released and how long is it?
Murmur was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 19m.