Birds at Sunrise
Synopsis
"The film [Birds at Sunrise] was originally photographed in 1972. Birds from my window were filmed during the winter, through to the spring, with the early morning light. I became caught up in their frozen world and their ability to survive the bitter cold. I welcomed their chirps and their songs which offered life and hope for spring. In 1984 I was part of a cultural exchange between Canada and Israel. During my visit my unfinished movie came to mind. A connection was established in my mind -- so that the suffering of the birds became, in a sense, symbolic of the Jews and their survival through suffering. [...]" -- Joyce Wieland
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joyce Wieland
- Original Title
- Birds at Sunrise
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joyce Wieland
Department Leadership Roster
Joyce Wieland
Director
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What is Birds at Sunrise about?
"The film [Birds at Sunrise] was originally photographed in 1972. Birds from my window were filmed during the winter, through to the spring, with the early morning light. I became caught up in their frozen world and their ability to survive the bitter cold. I welcomed their chirps and their songs which offered life and hope for spring. In 1984 I was part of a cultural exchange between Canada and Israel. During my visit my unfinished movie came to mind. A connection was established in my mind -- so that the suffering of the birds became, in a sense, symbolic of the Jews and their survival through suffering. [...]" -- Joyce Wieland
Who directed Birds at Sunrise?
Birds at Sunrise was directed by Joyce Wieland.
Who stars in Birds at Sunrise?
The principal cast of Birds at Sunrise includes Not specified.
When was Birds at Sunrise released and how long is it?
Birds at Sunrise was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 10m.