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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)


What's it about?

A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play.


Why do we love it?

Winning the Best Picture Oscar in 2015 (as well as winning Directing, Original Screenplay, and Cinematography) Birdman is a disorientating and exciting look into the human mind all created to feel like one unbroken take.

Who's in it?

Michael Keaton - Riggan Thomson

Emma Stone - Sam Thomson

Edward Norton - Mike Shiner


Who made it?

Alejandro González Iñárritu - Director & Writer (Screenplay)

Alexander Dinelaris - Writer (Screenplay)

Nicolás Giacobone - Writer (Screenplay)

Armando Bo - Writer (Screenplay)


Where can I watch it?

Find out where you stream, rent or buy Birdman ​at JustWatch.



 

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