The Ornithologist
O Ornitólogo
“Things happen, you just have to believe.”
Synopsis
Stranded along a sublime river fjord in northern Portugal, an ornithologist is subjected to a series of brutal and erotic Stations-of-the-Cross-style tests.
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The Ornithologist - Official Trailer HD - Edited for ContentOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Pedro Rodrigues
- Screenplay & Story
- João Pedro Rodrigues, João Rui Guerra da Mata
- Original Title
- O Ornitólogo
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, France, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- French, Mandarin, Galician, Latin, Portuguese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Blackmaria, House on Fire, Itaca Films, Le Fresnoy, Institut Français
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Pedro Rodrigues
João Pedro Rodrigues, João Rui Guerra da Mata
Rui Poças
Raphaël Lefèvre
Gustavo Angel Olaya, Diogo Varela Silva, João Figueiras
Department Leadership Roster
João Pedro Rodrigues
Director
João Pedro Rodrigues
Screenplay
João Rui Guerra da Mata
Screenplay
Raphaël Lefèvre
Editor
Rui Poças
Director of Photography
Gustavo Angel Olaya
Producer
Diogo Varela Silva
Producer
João Figueiras
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ornithologist
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What is The Ornithologist about?
Stranded along a sublime river fjord in northern Portugal, an ornithologist is subjected to a series of brutal and erotic Stations-of-the-Cross-style tests.
Who directed The Ornithologist?
The Ornithologist was directed by João Pedro Rodrigues.
Who stars in The Ornithologist?
The principal cast of The Ornithologist includes Paul Hamy, João Pedro Rodrigues, Xelo Cagiao, Han Wen, Chan Suan.
When was The Ornithologist released and how long is it?
The Ornithologist was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ornithologist?
The Ornithologist holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).