Bird of Prey (2006)

Bird of Prey (2006) poster

After finishing his MA in Anthropology, Hugo spends his days giving his brain a rest from the endless reading of texts by unknown authors. His only company is Luisa, the cleaning lady, with whom he plays cat and mouse. To escape the sleep of reason – which creates monsters -, Hugo exercises his lyrical vein by writing, with his friend Manuel, songs about their neighbourhood. The quiet dilettantism of our protagonist is shaken by Catarina, a young and beautiful translator who’s starting her professional life as a freelancer. Hugo is hooked and wavers. High above, a kestrel falcon hovers. It’s not the only bird of prey that can do it.

Director: João Nicolau
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: München
Cinematography: Mário Castanheira
Editing: Miguel Gomes, João Nicolau
Production: O Som e a Fúria
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching

Keywords

loneliness, bird of prey

Trailer

Bird of Prey Trailer
More Films by Director: João Nicolau
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bird of Prey about?
After finishing his MA in Anthropology, Hugo spends his days giving his brain a rest from the endless reading of texts by unknown authors. His only company is Luisa, the cleaning lady, with whom he plays cat and mouse. To escape the sleep of reason – which creates monsters -, Hugo exercises his lyrical vein by writing, with his friend Manuel, songs about their neighbourhood. The quiet dilettantism of our protagonist is shaken by Catarina, a young and beautiful translator who’s starting her professional life as a freelancer. Hugo is hooked and wavers. High above, a kestrel falcon hovers. It’s not the only bird of prey that can do it.
Who directed Bird of Prey?
Bird of Prey was directed by João Nicolau.
Who stars in Bird of Prey?
Bird of Prey stars Hugo Leitão, Márcia Breia, Lia Ferreira, Manuel Mesquita.
How long is Bird of Prey?
Bird of Prey has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
What genre is Bird of Prey?
Bird of Prey is a Drama film.
Where was Bird of Prey produced?
Bird of Prey was produced in Portugal.
What are the themes of Bird of Prey?
The themes of Bird of Prey include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.