Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2014
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Synopsis
A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.
Key facts
Original language
English
First release
October 17, 2014
Production companies
Searchlight Pictures, Worldview Entertainment
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, AACTA International Award for Best Film, Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Film, Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film, Independent Spirit Award for Best Film
Setting
New York City, Broadway
Filming locations
New York City
Québec / French
Québec classification
13 years and over
Classification date
October 23, 2014
Trailer
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Festival History
- Los Angeles Film Awards 2025
- César Awards 2016 generic - Meilleur Film Étranger ★ Meilleur Film Étranger
- Academy Awards 2015 generic ★ Won: Best Picture; Best Director; Best Original Screenplay; Best Cinematography
- Ghent Film Festival 2014 generic - Closing film
- Telluride Film Festival 2014 generic - Main Program
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) Original Drum Score - Antonio Sanchez, Joan Valent, Brian Blade (2014) | 2 releases, 2015: Milan |
| CD | Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance) Original Drum Score - Antonio Sanchez, Joan Valent, Brian Blade (2014) | 3 releases, 2014-2015: Fox Film Music Corp., Milan |
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