Strange Birds (2017)

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Mavie is 27 years old and has just moved to the French capital from the provinces. She dreams of a future as a writer but is plagued by doubt and uncertainty. 76-year-old misanthrope Georges runs a bookshop in Paris – or has he merely been forced to take refuge there to escape his past? These are two peculiar creatures indeed. Georges is cynical and no longer expects much from life, while Mavie is still brimming with expectation. Yet something magical happens between them, until Georges' dark secret suddenly catches up with him – and Mavie is caught up in something very different...

Director: Elise Girard
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bertrand Burgalat
Cinematography: Renato Berta
Editing: Thomas Glaser
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Elise Girard
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strange Birds about?
Mavie is 27 years old and has just moved to the French capital from the provinces. She dreams of a future as a writer but is plagued by doubt and uncertainty. 76-year-old misanthrope Georges runs a bookshop in Paris – or has he merely been forced to take refuge there to escape his past? These are two peculiar creatures indeed. Georges is cynical and no longer expects much from life, while Mavie is still brimming with expectation. Yet something magical happens between them, until Georges' dark secret suddenly catches up with him – and Mavie is caught up in something very different...
Who directed Strange Birds?
Strange Birds was directed by Elise Girard.
Who stars in Strange Birds?
Strange Birds stars Lolita Chammah, Jean Sorel, Virginie Ledoyen, Pascal Cervo, Ronald Chammah.
How long is Strange Birds?
Strange Birds has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Strange Birds?
Strange Birds is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Strange Birds produced?
Strange Birds was produced in France.