Movie of the Day: Bird (2024) by Andrea Arnold

"Bird" is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Andrea Arnold, marking her return to feature filmmaking. The narrative centers on 12-year-old Bailey, portrayed by newcomer Nykiya Adams, who resides in a squat in Gravesend, Kent, with her father, Bug (Barry Keoghan), and older brother, Hunter. Bailey's life takes a transformative turn upon meeting a mysterious stranger named Bird, played by Franz Rogowski, introducing elements of magical realism into her coming-of-age journey. 5 wins & 16 nominations international film festivals. Link IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28277817/ Link Review: https://www.theguardian.com/film/article/2024/may/16/bird-review-andrea-arnold-barry-keoghan-cannes-film-festival About movie: https://www.bfi.org.uk/bfi-funded-productions/bird Link to watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/bird-2024 (US)