Paper Birds (2010)

Dreams are part of the journey. Laughter… a choice

Paper Birds (2010) poster

At the end of the Spanish Civil War, the members of a group of vaudeville performers have been stripped of everything: all they have left is hunger and the instinct to survive. Day after day, agonizingly, lost and helpless between the victors and the vanquished, the musician Jorge, the ventriloquist Enrique, the couplet singer Rocío and the orphan Miguel search tirelessly for something to eat and a safe place to live.

Director: Emilio Aragón
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 118 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Emilio Aragón
Cinematography: David Omedes
Editing: José Salcedo
Production: Globomedia, Atresmedia, Versátil Cinema
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

spanish civil war (1936-39), franco regime (francoism), co-workers relationship, theatre company, vaudeville company, political repression, anti-fascism, post spanish civil war

Trailer

Paper Birds Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paper Birds about?
At the end of the Spanish Civil War, the members of a group of vaudeville performers have been stripped of everything: all they have left is hunger and the instinct to survive. Day after day, agonizingly, lost and helpless between the victors and the vanquished, the musician Jorge, the ventriloquist Enrique, the couplet singer Rocío and the orphan Miguel search tirelessly for something to eat and a safe place to live.
Who directed Paper Birds?
Paper Birds was directed by Emilio Aragón.
Who stars in Paper Birds?
Paper Birds stars Imanol Arias, Lluís Homar, Roger Príncep, Carmen Machi, Fernando Cayo, Diego Martín.
How long is Paper Birds?
Paper Birds has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is Paper Birds?
Paper Birds is a Drama, History, Thriller film.
Where was Paper Birds produced?
Paper Birds was produced in Spain.