Birds of Passage
Les oiseaux de passage
Synopsis
Cathy’s birthday’s on 29th February, which is an impossible day as it is, because it’s a leap day. Then her dad comes up with the bright idea of giving her a duck egg to hatch for her tenth birthday. The chick appears when Cathy and her best friend Margot are watching, and the chick thinks Margot is its mummy. But Margot is bound to a wheelchair and will soon have to go to a special home. Unable to look after the duckling on her own, her parents decide to ged rid of it... Cathy and Margot end up in an adventure which teaches them a lot about how to rescue a migratory bird, but even more about themselves.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Ringer
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Ringer, Yves Ringer
- Original Score
- Bruno Alexiu
- Original Title
- Les oiseaux de passage
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Les Films d'Antoine, Ring Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Ringer
Olivier Ringer, Yves Ringer
Bruno Alexiu
Department Leadership Roster
Olivier Ringer
Director
Olivier Ringer
Writer
Yves Ringer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birds of Passage
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What is Birds of Passage about?
Cathy’s birthday’s on 29th February, which is an impossible day as it is, because it’s a leap day. Then her dad comes up with the bright idea of giving her a duck egg to hatch for her tenth birthday. The chick appears when Cathy and her best friend Margot are watching, and the chick thinks Margot is its mummy. But Margot is bound to a wheelchair and will soon have to go to a special home. Unable to look after the duckling on her own, her parents decide to ged rid of it... Cathy and Margot end up in an adventure which teaches them a lot about how to rescue a migratory bird, but even more about themselves.
Who directed Birds of Passage?
Birds of Passage was directed by Olivier Ringer.
Who stars in Birds of Passage?
The principal cast of Birds of Passage includes Clarisse Djuroski, Léa Warny, Alain Eloy, Myriem Akheddiou, Angelo Dello Spedale.
When was Birds of Passage released and how long is it?
Birds of Passage was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Birds of Passage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birds of Passage was composed by Bruno Alexiu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birds of Passage?
Birds of Passage holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).