Birdman screened at the 2014 Toronto Film Festival and 2014 Venice Film Festival the last weekend of August. From his review of Birdman for IndieWire, Eric Kohn wrote:
“Birdman” creates the illusion that it takes place in real time. But with its relentless pace and bizarre circumstances, it hovers in an off-kilter state, leaving open the suggestion that the entire thing may take place within its protagonist’s head. Considering that he’s got a lot on his mind, “Birdman” is a sensory overload that exists in a class by itself. Read more.
Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Written by Alejandro González Iñárritu (screenplay), Nicolás Giacobone (screenplay), Alexander Dinelaris (screenplay) and Armoando Bo (screenplay). Starring Emma Stone, Edward Norton, Michael Keaton, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis, Andrea Riseborough and Amy Ryan. Released October 17th, 2014 (USA). Music in the trailer is Crazy performed by Cee-Lo.
Click to read the complete screenplay for Birdman by Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris and Armoando Bo (PDF).
WINNER of the Best Actor Award, Michael Keaton at the 2014 Gotham Awards
WINNER of the Best Feature Film Award at the 2014 Gotham Awards
WINNER of the Best Actor Award, Michael Keaton by the 2014 National Board of Review
WINNER of the Best Supporting Actor Award, EdwardNorton by the 2014 National Board of Review
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