BFF24 Bird

BFF24 Bird

BFF24 Bird

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE

Andrea Arnold returns to the festival with a touching tale centered on a distracted father, Bug (Barry Keoghan, Saltburn), and his imaginative 12-year-old daughter, Bailey (Nykiya Adams), who seeks attention and adventure elsewhere. Living in a graffiti-covered tenement, Bailey feels abandoned when Bug announces his upcoming marriage. Her mother's abusive relationship leaves Bailey feeling even more isolated. Though Bug loves his daughter fiercely, he struggles to meet the emotional needs of a young girl on the brink of adolescence.

Bailey often escapes to the fields on the outskirts of town, where she connects deeply with nature and animals. During one of these walks, she experiences a mysterious and meaningful encounter that empowers her to confront her mother’s abusive partner.

Andrea Arnold's latest film is a compelling exploration of identity, loneliness, and class struggle, infused with a touch of magic realism. Through her empathetic lens, Arnold transforms this story into a joyous ode to the bittersweet transition from childhood to adolescence, highlighting beauty amid adversity.


“Barry Keoghan is arguably the most electric actor working today, and he absolutely ignites Bird.”- The Daily Beast


NOMINEE - Palme d'Or, Cannes Film Festival 2024

OFFICIAL SELECTION - Toronto International Film Festival 2024

OFFICIAL SELECTION - San Sebastian International Film Festival 2024

Rating: MA15
Runtime: 119 mins

Session Times

Eastend Cinemas
Fri, Nov 8:
20:30

Wed, Nov 13:
20:30

Sat, Nov 16:
20:30

Tue, Nov 19:
18:00

Tue, Nov 26:
18:00

Fri, Nov 29:
20:30

Sat, Nov 30:
15:30

Sat, Dec 7:
20:15

Prospect Cinemas
Sat, Nov 9:
20:30

Thu, Nov 14:
20:10

Sun, Nov 17:
13:10

Wed, Nov 20:
18:00

Sat, Nov 23:
18:00

Wed, Nov 27:
20:00

Sun, Dec 1:
16:00

Wed, Dec 4:
13:30

Sun, Dec 8:
11:00

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