Scheme Birds (2019)

A coming-of-age story set in a world of pigeons and violence

Scheme Birds (2019) poster

As her adolescence gives way to the obligations of motherhood, troubled Gemma matures in Motherwell, her Scottish hometown, heavily dependent on the steel industry. Unfortunately for her, her hedonistic way of understanding the world does not fit in with the philosophy of the rest of the villagers, so trouble soon follows.

Director: Ellen Fiske, Ellinor Hallin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Screenplay

Music: Charlie Jefferson
Cinematography: Ellinor Hallin
Production: Sisyfos Film
Country: Sweden, United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

scotland, coming of age, teenage girl, working class, poverty, rebellious youth, teenage love, teenage pregnancy, motherhood, steel town

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scheme Birds about?
As her adolescence gives way to the obligations of motherhood, troubled Gemma matures in Motherwell, her Scottish hometown, heavily dependent on the steel industry. Unfortunately for her, her hedonistic way of understanding the world does not fit in with the philosophy of the rest of the villagers, so trouble soon follows.
Who directed Scheme Birds?
Scheme Birds was directed by Ellen Fiske, Ellinor Hallin.
How long is Scheme Birds?
Scheme Birds has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Scheme Birds?
Scheme Birds is a Documentary film.
Where was Scheme Birds produced?
Scheme Birds was produced in Sweden, United Kingdom.