Birds
‘Oρνιθες / Ornithes
Synopsis
Set in Haiti, more precisely in the places affected by the 2010 tsunami, Ornithes shows us the attempt of theatre director Gabriel Abrantes to stage an as faithful as possible adaptation of The Birds by Aristophanes. However, his pedantic attitude dulls the locals, who start to rebel against his impositions. Spaced out by imaginative stories about wives transformed into goats and offered as gifts to Gods, Abrantes's revision is a game of mirrors, in which a fantastic tale alternates with another, representing a vibrant and colorful context where folklore, myth and modern myths such as Robert Patterson of Twilight overlap each other.
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- Director
- Gabriel Abrantes
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Abrantes
- Original Title
- ‘Oρνιθες / Ornithes
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Abrantes
Gabriel Abrantes
Gabriel Abrantes
Gabriel Abrantes
Gabriel Abrantes, Natxo Checa
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Abrantes
Director
Gabriel Abrantes
Screenplay
Gabriel Abrantes
Producer
Gabriel Abrantes
Director of Photography
Gabriel Abrantes
Editor
Natxo Checa
Producer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Birds.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birds
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What is Birds about?
Set in Haiti, more precisely in the places affected by the 2010 tsunami, Ornithes shows us the attempt of theatre director Gabriel Abrantes to stage an as faithful as possible adaptation of The Birds by Aristophanes. However, his pedantic attitude dulls the locals, who start to rebel against his impositions. Spaced out by imaginative stories about wives transformed into goats and offered as gifts to Gods, Abrantes's revision is a game of mirrors, in which a fantastic tale alternates with another, representing a vibrant and colorful context where folklore, myth and modern myths such as Robert Patterson of Twilight overlap each other.
Who directed Birds?
Birds was directed by Gabriel Abrantes.
Who stars in Birds?
The principal cast of Birds includes Junior Casséus, Tilmé Stéphanie, Anise Dieudanné, Antoine Beaunéfils, Nicolas Charment.
When was Birds released and how long is it?
Birds was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 18m.