Birdsong
Synopsis
Birdsong tells a mesmerising story of love and courage, before and during the war. In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their worlds upside down. As the war breaks out, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground beneath the battle fields. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war, Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle and the idyll of his former life as his world explodes around him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alastair Whatley
- Screenplay & Story
- Sebastian Faulks, Rachel Wagstaff
- Original Title
- Birdsong
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Original Theatre Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alastair Whatley
Sebastian Faulks, Rachel Wagstaff
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Alastair Whatley
Director
Sebastian Faulks
Writer
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What is Birdsong about?
Birdsong tells a mesmerising story of love and courage, before and during the war. In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their worlds upside down. As the war breaks out, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground beneath the battle fields. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war, Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle and the idyll of his former life as his world explodes around him.
Who directed Birdsong?
Birdsong was directed by Alastair Whatley.
Who stars in Birdsong?
The principal cast of Birdsong includes Olivia Bernstone, Madeleine Knight, Tim Treloar, Liam McCormick, Poppy Roe.
When was Birdsong released and how long is it?
Birdsong was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.