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
Tue, Nov 26:
18:00

Fri, Nov 29:
20:30

Sat, Nov 30:
15:30

Sat, Dec 7:
20:15

Prospect Cinemas
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

Festival Highlights

G Winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Fred Zinnemann’s A Man for All Seasons, based upon the play by Robert Bo
PG Renowned British actress Dame Margaret Natalie Smith CH DBE, celebrated for her sharp wit in both comedic and dramatic roles, has left an incredible legacy. A career span
MA15 AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Gemma's life is about to take a dramatic turn. Living in London, she faces the sudden loss of her American fiancé, Nathan, just before their wedding
M Working as a companion piece to Blur: To the End, this epic is a two-hour cinematic concert experience that captures the 2023 historic shows which occurred at the histori
MA15 This all-access documentary captures the emotional return of Blur, highlighting their new album and sold-out Wembley Stadium shows, showcasing the band’s enduring influen
MA15 Set against the backdrop of a chicken processing plant in industrial North Wales, Chuck Chuck Baby weaves a story of love, loss, music, and female fr
M AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Lucy Cohen's Edge of Summer is a poignant coming-of-age story filled with the tension of adolescence. Evie (Flora Hylton) travels to Cornwall with he
M AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE When Kira seeks refuge from her complicated love life in a quiet Scottish coastal town, she meets Ian, a kindred spirit dealing with his own family s
M AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE In the final months of King Henry VIII's reign, his sixth wife, Katherine Parr, faces the perilous challenges of the Tudor court. Portrayed by Alicia
M AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE Featuring a commanding ensemble cast, Polly Steele’s tender character piece navigates the human condition. Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each