The directorial debut from Kirsty Bell, A Bird Flew In examines our need for human intimacy and validation during isolation. When a lockdown is announced, the entire cast and crew of a feature film are sent home - alone. They are actors with no audience, production crew with no set and directors with no script. Couples fall apart, others come together, and some find they are simply alone
Incorporating performances from the likes of Sadie Frost (director of Quant BFF22), Derek Jacobi and Jeff Fahey amongst a larger ensemble cast, this timely narrative experience balances humility, humour, and a little unavoidable existential dread.
Crafted with dynamic editing showcasing vignettes and intimate moments, a greater tapestry of emotion reveals itself offering a deeply inclusive approach to the story being told. As we engage with the personal experience of each performer, underscored by the need for human connection, the film explores our desire for meaning and how art can often provide hope.
WINNER – Best Cinematography, Best Female Directing in Feature Film, Vancouver Independent Film Festival 2022
WINNER – Best International Film, Roosevelt Island Film Festival 2022
WINNER – Capri European Director Award, Capri Hollwood 2021
"A fantastic directorial debut that provides a compelling collection of stories carried out by a talented cast."
- Screen Queens
Wednesday 19th October
95 min
18+
Frances Barber, Derek Jacobi, Sadie Frost, Jeff Fahey
Kirsty Bell
Film Festival
English
Palace Brighton Bay, Palace Electric