National Bird
Synopsis
Sonia Kennebeck takes on the controversial tactic of drone warfare, and demands accountability through the personal accounts—recollections, traumas, and responses—of three American military veterans whose lives have been shaken by the roles they played in this controversial method of attack.
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NATIONAL BIRD | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sonia Kennebeck
- Original Score
- Insa Rudolph
- Original Title
- National Bird
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ten Forward Films, ITVS, Independent Lens, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, NDR, Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, Kuratorium Junger Deutscher Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sonia Kennebeck
Insa Rudolph
Torsten Lapp
Maxine Goedicke
Sally Jo Fifer, Lois Vossen, Sonia Kennebeck, Ines Hofmann Kanna, Wim Wenders
Department Leadership Roster
Sonia Kennebeck
Director
Sonia Kennebeck
Producer
Ines Hofmann Kanna
Producer
Torsten Lapp
Director of Photography
Insa Rudolph
Original Music Composer
Maxine Goedicke
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Bird
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What is National Bird about?
Sonia Kennebeck takes on the controversial tactic of drone warfare, and demands accountability through the personal accounts—recollections, traumas, and responses—of three American military veterans whose lives have been shaken by the roles they played in this controversial method of attack.
Who directed National Bird?
National Bird was directed by Sonia Kennebeck.
Who stars in National Bird?
The principal cast of National Bird includes Jesselyn Radack, Heather Linebaugh, Daniel Hale, Lisa Ling, Asma Nazihi Eschen.
When was National Bird released and how long is it?
National Bird was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for National Bird?
The original motion picture soundtrack for National Bird was composed by Insa Rudolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Bird?
National Bird holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).