Watching People Watching Birds
Synopsis
Highly topical, serious and humorous, this film observes people who are passionately devoted to bird watching. Through their eyes and ears, we discover the world of the birds that becomes a metaphor for the state of the world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dok.fest Munich
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrike Franke, Michael Loeken
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrike Franke, Michael Loeken
- Original Score
- Maciej Sledziecki
- Original Title
- Watching People Watching Birds
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- WDR, filmproduktion loekenfranke
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Franke, Michael Loeken
Ulrike Franke, Michael Loeken
Maciej Sledziecki
Jörg Adams, Hajo Schomerus
Guido Krajewski, Sophie Oldenbourg
Ulrike Franke, Michael Loeken
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrike Franke
Director
Michael Loeken
Director
Ulrike Franke
Writer
Michael Loeken
Writer
Jörg Adams
Director of Photography
Hajo Schomerus
Director of Photography
Guido Krajewski
Editor
Sophie Oldenbourg
Editor
Ulrike Franke
Producer
Michael Loeken
Producer
Maciej Sledziecki
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watching People Watching Birds
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Watching People Watching Birds about?
Highly topical, serious and humorous, this film observes people who are passionately devoted to bird watching. Through their eyes and ears, we discover the world of the birds that becomes a metaphor for the state of the world.
Who directed Watching People Watching Birds?
Watching People Watching Birds was directed by Ulrike Franke, Michael Loeken.
Who stars in Watching People Watching Birds?
The principal cast of Watching People Watching Birds includes Patrick Kretz, Jonathan Franzen.
When was Watching People Watching Birds released and how long is it?
Watching People Watching Birds was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Watching People Watching Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Watching People Watching Birds was composed by Maciej Sledziecki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Watching People Watching Birds?
Watching People Watching Birds holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).