
Birdy (1984)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1984
Land: United States
Alternativtitel: 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
Autor: Jack Behr, Sandy Kroopf
Produktion & Genre
Produzent(en):
Firmen: TriStar Pictures
Genre: Drama, War
Auszeichnungen & Ähnliches
Auszeichnungen: N/A
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: lunatic asylum, vietnam war
Handlung
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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
Der folgende Text ist nur auf Englisch verfügbar.
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.