Birds of Paradise
“Betrayal is a dance.”
Synopsis
Two dancers at an elite ballet academy in Paris must compete for a contract to join the highly coveted Opéra National de Paris as they confront their competitive nature, sexual awakenings and how far they would go to win.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-08
Top Cast
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Diana Silvers
Kate Sanders
Kristine Froseth
Marine Elise Durand
Daniel Camargo
Felipe
Jacqueline Bisset
Madame Brunelle
Eva Lomby
Gia
Solomon Golding
Luc
Caroline Goodall
Celine Durand
Nassim Lyes
Jamal
Gaétan Vermeulen
Jean Paul (as Gaetan Vermeulen)
Alice Dardenne
Claire
Roger Barclay
Lucien Durand
Osiel Gouneo
Benjamin Mouton
Toby Huss
Scott Sanders (voice)
Stav Strashko
Valentine Louvet
Didier Flamand
Francis Chevalier
Igone de Jongh
Sarah Barinelli (as Igoné de Jongh)
Caroline Goodall
Celine / Marine's mother
Roger Barclay
Lucien / Marine's father
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Adina Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Adina Smith
- Original Score
- Ellen Reid
- Original Title
- Birds of Paradise
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Anonymous Content, Everything Is Everything, Amazon Studios, Big Indie Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Adina Smith
Sarah Adina Smith, A.K. Small
Ellen Reid
Shaheen Seth
David Barker
Sarah Adina Smith, Jonako Donley, Trevor Adley, Dara Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Shaheen Seth
Director of Photography
Ellen Reid
Original Music Composer
David Barker
Editor
Nora Takacs Ekberg
Production Design
Jason M. Halverson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sarah Adina Smith
Producer
Matthew Simonelli
Costume Design
Cliff Welsh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jonako Donley
Producer
Sarah Adina Smith
Screenplay
Sarah Adina Smith
Director
Trevor Adley
Producer
Dara Gordon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birds of Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birds of Paradise about?
Two dancers at an elite ballet academy in Paris must compete for a contract to join the highly coveted Opéra National de Paris as they confront their competitive nature, sexual awakenings and how far they would go to win.
Who directed Birds of Paradise?
Birds of Paradise was directed by Sarah Adina Smith.
Who stars in Birds of Paradise?
The principal cast of Birds of Paradise includes Diana Silvers, Kristine Froseth, Daniel Camargo, Jacqueline Bisset, Eva Lomby.
When was Birds of Paradise released and how long is it?
Birds of Paradise was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Birds of Paradise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Birds of Paradise was composed by Ellen Reid.
Is Birds of Paradise based on a book or true story?
Birds of Paradise is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.K. Small".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birds of Paradise?
Birds of Paradise holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).