Why Chickens Don‘t Fly (2022)

Why Chickens Don‘t Fly (2022) poster

An unexpected encounter with an unfamiliar woman rouses Marlene, a young single mother, from her unsatisfying routine. Inspired by the provocative verve shown by her new friend, Marlene takes a plunge into the unknown. Is this what a life without children and obligations could look like? But during Marlene’s quest for freedom, piecemeal images from her childhood begin to intrude more and more, reawakening a repressed childhood trauma.

Director: Naira Cavero Orihuel
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Chiara Strickland
Cinematography: Karl Kürten
Editing: Daniela Schramm Moura, Gines Olivares
Production: Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Naira Cavero Orihuel
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Why Chickens Don‘t Fly about?
An unexpected encounter with an unfamiliar woman rouses Marlene, a young single mother, from her unsatisfying routine. Inspired by the provocative verve shown by her new friend, Marlene takes a plunge into the unknown. Is this what a life without children and obligations could look like? But during Marlene’s quest for freedom, piecemeal images from her childhood begin to intrude more and more, reawakening a repressed childhood trauma.
Who directed Why Chickens Don‘t Fly?
Why Chickens Don‘t Fly was directed by Naira Cavero Orihuel.
Who stars in Why Chickens Don‘t Fly?
Why Chickens Don‘t Fly stars Lena Schmidtke, Paula Kober, Mathilde Bundschuh, Katerina Medvedeva, Max Herbrechter, Olivia Abad Kiomall.
How long is Why Chickens Don‘t Fly?
Why Chickens Don‘t Fly has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Why Chickens Don‘t Fly?
Why Chickens Don‘t Fly is a Drama film.
Where was Why Chickens Don‘t Fly produced?
Why Chickens Don‘t Fly was produced in Germany.