Common Birds
Synopsis
Refusing to pay for the debt, two Athenians decide to leave their city. Guided by mysterious crow calls, they wander through a desolate urban landscape until they reach a zone of passage and are spirited to an ancient forest, the Realm of the Birds. Here they meet the Hoopoe, half-bird half-woman, who tells them how the birds live by sharing their resources amid the magical forces of the forest. However, one of the men has other plans for the birds. Though far from easy, the inter-species encounter will be illuminating for all.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin Critics' Week
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graeme Thomson, Silvia Maglioni
- Screenplay & Story
- Silvia Maglioni, Graeme Thomson
- Original Score
- Graeme Thomson
- Original Title
- Common Birds
- Country of Origin
- France, Greece
- Spoken Languages
- Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Bilboquet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graeme Thomson, Silvia Maglioni
Silvia Maglioni, Graeme Thomson
Graeme Thomson
Panagiotis Vasilakis, Thomas Favel, Graeme Thomson
Laurence Larre
Eugénie Michel-Villette, Silvia Maglioni, Vassilis Konstantilieris
Department Leadership Roster
Panagiotis Vasilakis
Director of Photography
Graeme Thomson
Director
Silvia Maglioni
Director
Thomas Favel
Director of Photography
Graeme Thomson
Director of Photography
Silvia Maglioni
Writer
Eugénie Michel-Villette
Producer
Graeme Thomson
Writer
Silvia Maglioni
Producer
Laurence Larre
Editor
Vassilis Konstantilieris
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Common Birds
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What is Common Birds about?
Refusing to pay for the debt, two Athenians decide to leave their city. Guided by mysterious crow calls, they wander through a desolate urban landscape until they reach a zone of passage and are spirited to an ancient forest, the Realm of the Birds. Here they meet the Hoopoe, half-bird half-woman, who tells them how the birds live by sharing their resources amid the magical forces of the forest. However, one of the men has other plans for the birds. Though far from easy, the inter-species encounter will be illuminating for all.
Who directed Common Birds?
Common Birds was directed by Graeme Thomson, Silvia Maglioni.
Who stars in Common Birds?
The principal cast of Common Birds includes Rinio Kyriazi, Tassos Raptis, Kostas Vassardanis, Ana Luz Arteaga, Kico Correa.
When was Common Birds released and how long is it?
Common Birds was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Common Birds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Common Birds was composed by Graeme Thomson.