Andrea Arnold's 'Bird,' Featuring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski, Set for Berlin Premiere with Cornerstone (EXCLUSIVE)
Andrea Arnold, renowned for her distinctive style in social
realism, is making a noteworthy return to narrative filmmaking after nearly a
decade with her latest feature, "Bird." The film has secured
distribution through Cornerstone Films, and anticipation is building as it
gears up for a debut at the European Film Market in Berlin.
While details about "Bird" remain mostly under
wraps, it was filmed in the U.K., specifically around the Kent area, during the
past summer. Arnold's cinematic repertoire typically delves into the lives on
society's edges, and this project is expected to be no different. Adding to the
film's allure are the casting choices of two highly talked-about actors in the
industry: Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski.
Barry Keoghan, riding high on recent successes, kicked off
his remarkable streak with a BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated supporting role
in "The Banshees of Inisherin." His accolades continued with a
BAFTA-nominated lead role in Emerald Fennell's "Saltburn" and a
prominent role in the Apple TV+ series "Masters of the Air." Notably,
Keoghan joined the cast of "Bird" after departing Ridley Scott's
upcoming "Gladiator" sequel, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the
film.
Franz Rogowski, experiencing a meteoric rise in the past
year, earned acclaim for his roles in "Disco Boy," "Lubo,"
and Ira Sachs' "Passages," marking his significant debut in
English-language cinema. In addition to "Bird," Rogowski is set to
appear in A24's "Wizards!" alongside Pete Davidson and Naomi Scott,
as well as Terrence Malick's star-studded biblical epic "The Way of the
Wind."
For Arnold, "Bird" marks her return to dramatic
features, the first since 2016's Cannes-premiered "American Honey,"
featuring Shia LaBeouf and Sasha Lane in her debut role. Arnold's most recent
project before "Bird" was the 2021 documentary "Cow," a
poignant exploration into the life of a dairy cow.
"Bird" has received financial backing from notable
entities such as BBC Film, BFI, Pinky Promise, FirstGen, and Access. As Arnold
enthusiasts eagerly await the film's unveiling, "Bird" stands poised
to be a captivating addition to the filmmaker's impressive body of work.