"Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" (2014)

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"Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" (2014)

Fox Searchlight, Regency Enterprises, Worldview Entertainment

This film is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor - famous for portraying an iconic superhero-as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself.

Release date: 14 November 2014 (USA)

Genre': Comedy, Drama

Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Executive Producers: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, John Lesher, and James W. Skotchdopole
Screenwriters: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone
Music by: Antonio Sanchez
Cinematography by: Emmanuel Lubezki

Cast: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts

Awards

Academy Awards (2015 / 87th):
  • Best Motion Picture of the Year
  • Best Achievement in Directing
  • Best Writing, Original Screenplay
  • Best Achievement in Cinematography
Golden Globe Awards (2015):
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
  • Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
BAFTA Awards (2015):
  • Best Cinematography
Overall: 196 wins and 275 nominations

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Michael Keaton | "Birdman" (2014)

Michael Keaton | "Birdman" (2014)

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Andrea_Riseborough | "Birdman" (2014)
Edward Norton, Emma Stone | "Birdman" (2014)
Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Michael Keaton | "Birdman" (2014)
Emma Stone | "Birdman" (2014)
Emma Stone | "Birdman" (2014)
Emma Stone | "Birdman" (2014)
Lindsay Duncan | "Birdman" (2014)
Michael Keaton | "Birdman" (2014)
Michael Keaton | "Birdman" (2014)
Michael Keaton | "Birdman" (2014)
Michael Keaton | "Birdman" (2014)
Edward Norton, Michael Keaton | "Birdman" (2014)
Naomi Watts | "Birdman" (2014)
Naomi Watts, Edward Norton | "Birdman" (2014)
Zach Galifianakis | "Birdman" (2014)
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Year Released
2014