The Art of Flying (2015)

The Art of Flying (2015) poster

Every evening at dusk, starlings—wherever they might be nesting—will flock together to perform one of the most mysterious gestures in the natural world. Flitting to and fro, thousands fly in gyroscopic unison. Scientists still don’t know how the birds avoid colliding with one another in these elaborately choreographed murmurations. This short film makes no attempt to explain the winged ritual. No voiceover interrupts the flow. No score intrudes upon the birds’ own song. The majestic ornithological swirl speaks for itself. As the black ribbon of flight careens back and forth across the evening sky, one truth emerges: This flying isn’t an act of necessity. It’s an act of sublime artistic expression.

Director: Jan van Ijken
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:
Editing: Jan van Ijken
Country: Netherlands
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Art of Flying about?
Every evening at dusk, starlings—wherever they might be nesting—will flock together to perform one of the most mysterious gestures in the natural world. Flitting to and fro, thousands fly in gyroscopic unison. Scientists still don’t know how the birds avoid colliding with one another in these elaborately choreographed murmurations. This short film makes no attempt to explain the winged ritual. No voiceover interrupts the flow. No score intrudes upon the birds’ own song. The majestic ornithological swirl speaks for itself. As the black ribbon of flight careens back and forth across the evening sky, one truth emerges: This flying isn’t an act of necessity. It’s an act of sublime artistic expression.
Who directed The Art of Flying?
The Art of Flying was directed by Jan van Ijken.
How long is The Art of Flying?
The Art of Flying has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is The Art of Flying?
The Art of Flying is a Drama film.
Where was The Art of Flying produced?
The Art of Flying was produced in Netherlands.