Monday Night Cinema

Bird

Gravesend, England. 12-year-old Bailey (Nykiya Adams) lives in a dilapidated apartment with her caring but immature father Bug (Barry Keoghan). When Bug abruptly announces he’s marrying his girlfriend, a furious Bailey runs away and spends the night outdoors. The next morning, she meets a mysterious stranger named Bird (Franz Rogowski) who is searching for his own parents. It’s a chance encounter that sets off a series of strange and life-changing events for Bailey and those around here…

The latest film from acclaimed filmmaker Andrea Arnold (Fish Tank, American Honey) elegantly combines social and magical realism in this unusual and heartfelt film. Bird is beautifully shot, boasts a killer soundtrack of smartly-utilised pop hits, and features exceptional performances from the whole cast.