Birdy (1984)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1984
Land: United States
Alternative Title: Alas de libertad, Пилето, Asas da Liberdade, Birdy, o anthropos pouli, Madárka, Birdy - Le ali della libertà, Een vlucht op eenzame hoogte, Ptasiek, Ptičica, Птаха
Regisseur: Alan Parker
Writer: Jack Behr, Sandy Kroopf
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Alan Marshall
Executive Producer: David Manson
Firmen: TriStar Pictures
Budget: 12.000.000
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: lunatic asylum, vietnam war
Geschichte
Birdy follows two friends, Al (Matthew Modine) and Birdy (Nicolas Cage), who are deeply affected by their experiences in the Vietnam War. Birdy becomes convinced that he can transform into a bird after witnessing a fellow soldier's horrific injury. This delusion leads him to be institutionalized in a mental hospital. Al visits Birdy regularly, hoping to help his friend overcome his psychosis. The story revolves around their complex friendship and Al's struggle to reach Birdy while grappling with his own traumatic memories.
Zusammenfassung
Birdy is a profound exploration of the psychological impacts of war, directed by Alan Parker in 1984. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the film delves into themes of trauma, friendship, and redemption through the lens of Birdy's delusional belief that he can transform into a bird. The movie is notable for its stark portrayal of mental illness and the emotional weight carried by its two leads, Matthew Modine and Nicolas Cage.
