A Bird Flew In - Goldfinch Holdings

A BIRD FLEW IN

Synopsis

When the COVID 19 lock down is announced, the entire cast and crew of a feature film are sent home – alone. They are actors with no audience, Production crew with no set and Directors with no script. Couples fall apart, others come together and some find they are simply alone – A feature film composed of seven interlinked narratives, A Bird Flew In follows and examines what happens when we are freed from external distractions and forced to find a meaning in our loves and lives.

TITLE
A Bird Flew In

DIRECTOR
Kirsty Bell

PRODUCERS
Ben Charles Edwards

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Philippe Martinez

CAST

Derek Jacobi, Jeff Fahey, Sadie Frost, Frances Barber, Camilla Rutherford, Morgana Robinson, Michael Winder, Julie Dray, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Daniel Ward, Bill Fellows, Nikita Mehta, Kirsty Bell

LANGUAGE
English

RUNTIME
1hr 35min

Reviews

A Bird Flew In could not be more relevant to our times. Featuring moving performances from a talented cast, including Jeff Fahey, the film balances pathos, humour, and existential dread with a poetic sensibility. With dynamic editing, a humanistic approach to storytelling, and deft narrative pacing, the film underscores the need for human connection and our desire to find life meaningful during lockdown.

‘A Bird Flew In’ is a Soulful Piece of Cinema Verité. It is bound to make you feel. It’s goofy yet sad, heartwarming and bittersweet, it provides us with a window into the trials and tribulations of the not-so-distant-actually-very-current reality of our lives, and how we find ways to cope. A fantastic directorial debut that provides a compelling collection of stories carried out by a talented cast.

Despite the rather scarring subject matter, the film is a highly stylish and elegant affair. It’s black and white, unafraid to experiment with disorienting camera angles and unusual takes, filled with voiceovers and poetry. Though beautiful in its bleakness, A Bird Flew In can be a bit rough around the edges, losing steam with some storylines, while overplaying others. Luckily, the captivating cast never lets us linger on this fact for too long.

Highly emotive scenes, very nicely shot and played.

Achingly sad and brilliantly performed

“Brilliant acting all round, a lightness of touch from the film director, and sensitive editing make the film an insightful cinematic journey”

Gorgeously shot - some excellent capital-A acting.

Some beautifully touching moments and is brilliantly crafted.

It has the warmth of an all-star cast with cameo like appearances from Derek Jacobi and Frances Barber that keep a glossy sheen on these pandemic tales of woe.

A Bird Flew In captures the madness and absurdity of the last two years…it gives a gut punch

Powerful naturalistic performances from a recognisable cast.

Beautifully shot, wonderfully acted and skilfully directed.

Competently acted, directed and filmed - the excellent performances of all the cast are the soul of where this film's power lies.