TheBirdtrailerpreviews Barry Keoghan’s first movie sinceSaltburnbecame a huge streaming success. Written and directed by Andrea Arnold, who won an Academy Award for her 2005 shortWasp, her new film follows a 12-year-old girl who, living in a dilapidated building in North Kent with her neglectful father, begins looking for attention and excitement outside her home. Themovie stars Barry Keoghanin a supporting role alongside Franz Rogowski, Nykiya Adams, Jason Buda, Frankie Box, Jasmine Jobson, Joanne Matthews, James Nelson-Joyce, and Sarah Beth Harber.
Now,MUBIhas released thefirst official trailer forBird.Watch it below:
The trailer centers on a 12-year-old girl, Bailey (played by newcomer Nykiya Adams), who lives in a dilapidated building in North Kent, England with her derelict dad Bug, played by Barry Keoghan. Seeking attention and adventure outside her home, Bailey befriends Bird (Franz Rogowski) and begins to realize the meaning of friendship.
What The Bird Trailer Means For The Movie
The Acclaimed Film Is Coming To MUBI
Back in May,Birdpremiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where director Andrea Arnold has found much success throughout her career with her previous filmsRed Road(2006),Fish Tank(2009), andAmerican Honey(2016) all winning the festival’s Jury Prize which, according to critic Dave Kehr, is"intended to recognize an original work that embodies the spirit of inquiry." Though her latest film didn’t win the award,Birdreviewspraise the director for capturing the essence of a coming-of-age journeyin a captivating and disorienting fashion that blends fantasy and reality with compelling performances, especially from newcomer Nykiya Adams.
Barry Keoghan & Nykiya Adams Share What They Learned From One Another On The Bird Red Carpet [TIFF]
Screen Rant interviewed stars Barry Keoghan and Nykiya Adams at the Bird premiere about Adams' first feature and their characters' dynamic.
TheBirdtrailer highlights much of the acclaim for the film, with critics callingBird"beautiful, unique, full of surprises," “luminous,“empathetic,” “shimmering,lovely, andemotionallygenerous.“Critics also call Barry Keoghana “whirlwind of exuberant, volatile energy.” The actor’s last film,Saltburn, became a big streaming success on Prime Video andBirdhas the chance to do the same on MUBI, a streaming service that curates a collection of ambitious films, mainly international and independent, from visionary filmmakers like Andrea Arnold.
Our Take On The Bird Trailer
Barry Keoghan & Andrea Arnold Deliver Once Again
Barry Keoghan, who received an Academy Award nomination for hissupporting role inThe Banshees of Inisherin, once again showcases his youthful, quirky energy in theBirdtrailer. Keoghan is more of an established name because of his roles in Marvel and DC movies, thoughBirdwill hopefully introduce more of the uninitiated to Andrea Arnold’s naturalistic approach. With strong direction and performances,Birdappears to be a heartfelt, visually stunning, and unexpectedly unique coming-of-age story.
Birdreleases in theaters on November 8 and will stream on MUBI at a later date.
Bird
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Bird follows 12-year-old Bailey, who lives with her single father Bug and brother Hunter in North Kent. As her father pays little attention to her, Bailey, on the brink of adolescence, seeks adventure and connection beyond her challenging home life.
