One of the newest horror films on the scene, the book of birdie made its world premiere back in 2017 at the goteborg film festival 2017. The book of birdie has a peculiar story and way of telling it, creating a film that is fascinating to watch. The book of birdie starts off focusing on a young teenage girl named birdie, played by ilirida memedovski, after a disturbing unnamed. Its a real shame because we could use more films like this. May 16, 2017 the book of birdie had its australian premiere at the 2017 stranger with my face international film festival in hobart, where it won the best film prize. Oct 29, 2018 one of the newest horror films on the scene, the book of birdie made its world premiere back in 2017 at the goteborg film festival 2017, before going on to the sitges fantasy film festival in spain and the brooklyn horror film festival, amongst others. The book of birdie 2017 the book of birdie i dont speak of this often, but i was a very religious child. The book of birdie official first look trailer on vimeo. I always have one ya book tapped to be my companion at the beach for a day in the summer. Modern day gothic fairy tale the book of birdie hits vod. The book of birdie is a weird, glittery, feminine fever dream. The book of birdie by elizabeth schuch fgbff woman in revolt. Most scenes take place in a church or a convent and contain multiple shots of religious iconography, but the visuals never feel rote or boring.
The book of birdie and the man who caught a mermaid win top. Somehow, nothing really happens in the plot, yet a lot goes. Oct 25, 2017 the book of birdie imagines religious horror with glitter, gold, and open wounds elizabeth schuchs fantastic directorial debut comes on the heels of her work in wonder womans art department by. The story concerns a vulnerable teenage girl, birdie newcomer ilirida. When a fragile, imaginative teenager is placed in a dying convent, will her unusual obsessions and hallucinations become a mark of sainthood or dark heresy. Schuchs the book of birdie is my favorite kind of discovery. Starring ilirida memedovski, suzan crowley, kymberly mellen, kitty hall.
The book of birdie 2017 official first look trailer. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Now, thanks to reel suspects, it found distribution on october 2, 2018 on various vod. Falling for this book was quick, thrilling and, yes, inevitable.
Candace gangers debut novel, the inevitable collison of birdie and bash was that book. Originally titled lets go steady, bye bye birdie is set in 1958. When a fragile adolescent is abandoned by her grandmother and sent to a convent, her strange imagination could brand her as a saint or a heretic. Oct 05, 2018 from the gorgeous exterior shots to the beatific closeups, the book of birdie is visually stunning. Please have a browse at the 2018 catalogue link shown alternatively message me and i will be happy to help. The book of birdie had its australian premiere at the 2017 stranger. Its creepy, but not scary, bloody, but not disgusting. First time director elizabeth schuch, who cowrote the film with anami tara shucart, does a masterful job of weaving the story together, painting a beautiful tapestry, and getting just the right performances from her cast. The book of birdie is nearly impossible to categorize into one or even two genres. Schuch, a ukbased established art director and production designer, the book of birdie is a girly com i.
The book of birdie 2017 final girls berlin film festival. Jan 30, 2017 watch online the book of birdie full movie hd, download the book of birdie full movie 1080p 720p 540p 360p torrent mkvstar. The book of birdie had its world premiered at goteborg film festival 2017 in sweden, screened opening night at brazils celebrated genre festival fantaspoa, played the prestigious sitges fantastic film fest in spain, and went on to win best film at the stranger with my face international film festival in tasmania and best cinematography at the brooklyn horror film festival, where it was the. Linformation sur le film, genre, classement, duree, photos, bandeannonce, synopsis et critiques des usagers. With suzan crowley, kymberly mellen, ilirida memedovski, kathryn browning. Oct 02, 2018 the book of birdie 2017 the award winning the book of birdie hits vod today and its a strange trip into a a dark fairy tale realm. Ilirida memedovski, suzan crowley, kathryn browning, kathryn haynes, kitty hall, iakovos vroutsis, konstantinos. Ilirida memedovski is known for her work on the book of birdie 2017 and hot summer daze 2019. Schuch impressively blends psychological horror, whimsical fantasy, and feminist ideals in oneofakind the book of birdie. You may watch below the first official trailer of the book of birdie, the upcoming movie directed by elizabeth e. The book of birdieis an awardwinning independent fantasy feature. Ilirida memedovski, suzan crowley, kathryn browning. Though in places it would benefit from a more coherent structure, the book of birdie is a bold attempt to do something different and a fantastic showcase for the.
The combination of intoxicating fantasy and genuine horror make the book of birdie an essential entry in this years genre circuit. The book of birdie is about a wideeyed yearold girl ilirida memedovski abandoned by her grandmother in a wisconsin convent. When, birdie, fragile teenager with an overactive imagination is placed in. I think i did a great job, so welcome to the second annual birdie book awards. The book of birdie is a perfect debut, but since its a 2017 film and seemingly missed out on the buzz it deserved, i fear schuch is facing a tough road ahead if she wants to put out a second feature film. The book of birdie 2017 the book of birdie 2017 user. Theres interest on both sides, but nothing happens that night. May 25, 2017 despite being a film soaked in blood, obsessed with blood, the book of.
The book of birdie reel suspects international sales. Elizabeth schuchs remarkable feature film debut the book of birdie is a strangely beautiful and powerful film a stunning cinematic. What drew me in was the initial broad stroke fantasy that the bible displayed, explaining away the strangest things while exalting those who stood up for their christian beliefs at the expense of their life. Ganger writes her characters with great care, and the beautifully structured story is filled with giant truths and tiny, perfect details. The story was inspired by the phenomenon of popular singer elvis presley and his draft notice into the army in 1957. The book of birdie imagines religious horror the verge. Schuch starring ilirida memedovski, suzan crowley, kymberly mellen, kitty hall, and kathryn browning. The book of birdie is a bold attempt to do something different and a fantastic showcase for the talents of a young actress. The 2017 brooklyn horror film festival will close with the north american premiere of the mesmerizing, allfemale casted the book of birdie.
May 10, 2017 the 5th edition of stranger with my face international film festival wrapped up in tasmania, australia over the weekend, and the prize for best feature film for stranger with my face 2017 was awarded to the book of birdie directed by elizabeth e. Oct 02, 2018 the book of birdie 2017 imdb directed by elizabeth e. The book of birdie official hd movie trailer 2017 youtube. When a fragile, imaginative teenager is placed in a dying convent, will her unusual obsessions and hallucinations become a. Bye bye birdie is a stage musical with a book by michael stewart, lyrics by lee adams and music by charles strouse. Feb 09, 2018 the book of birdie 2017 final girls berlin film festival 2018 posted on february 9, 2018 by emilie black birdie is sent to convent by a family member so they can take care of her and she may possibly become a nun in the future. Bash is in the passengers seat as his intoxicated friend hits the stroller carrying birdie s younger brother before driving off in a hitandrun. The book of birdie is a perfect debut, but since its a 2017 film and. Distributie suzan crowley, kymberly mellen, kathryn browning. Elizabeth e schuhs debut the book of birdie is a pretty tale of a disturbed young woman in a convent.
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