Bird (2024)

France, United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany

Drama, Fantasy

BBC Film, BFI, Access Entertainment, Pinky Promise, FirstGen Content, House Productions, Ad Vitam Production, ARTE France Cinéma

Nykiya Adams, Franz Rogowski, Barry Keoghan, Jason Buda, Jasmine Jobson, Frankie Box

Andrea Arnold

Andrea Arnold

NA

coming of age, domestic abuse, female protagonist, magic realism, lgbt, biracial, teenage pregnancy, woman director, spousal abuse, father daughter relationship, brother sister relationship, kent

12-year-old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids, and Bailey, who is approaching puberty, seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.

Reviews:

Author: msbreviews
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/bird-review-a-thoughtful-study-of-the-fragile-line-between-innocence-and-adolescence/ "Bird is a raw, honest portrayal that, despite some pacing issues and a challenging blend of fantasy and reality, offers a deeply human experience elevated by Nykiya Adams' impressively genuine performance. Andrea Arnold controls her original narrative with an intimate, sensitive lens on the struggles and inner conflicts of a young girl in transition, highlighting both the complexities of adolescence and the fragile beauty of childhood innocence. For those who find themselves captivated by Bailey's introspection and vulnerability, Bird will undoubtedly be a poignant, lasting story." Rating: B-