Birita
Synopsis
In the Faroe Islands, a family of theatre people are working on staging ‘King Lear’ with the mother in the lead role – a beloved actress who suffers from Alzheimer’s.
Release History & Theatrical Window
CPH:DOX
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Búi Dam
- Original Title
- Birita
- Country of Origin
- Faeroe Islands
- Spoken Languages
- Faroese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Búi Dam
Jón Hammer
Department Leadership Roster
Búi Dam
Director
Jón Hammer
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birita
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birita about?
In the Faroe Islands, a family of theatre people are working on staging ‘King Lear’ with the mother in the lead role – a beloved actress who suffers from Alzheimer’s.
Who directed Birita?
Birita was directed by Búi Dam.
Who stars in Birita?
The principal cast of Birita includes Not specified.
When was Birita released and how long is it?
Birita was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.