
feature · 20142h 0mUS
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
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.
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At a glance
- Director
- Alejandro González Iñárritu
- Cinematography
- Emmanuel Lubezki
- Editor
- Stephen Mirrione
- Music
- Antonio Sánchez
- Costume
- Albert Wolsky
- Primary camera
- ARRI ALEXA M
- Primary lens
- Cooke S4/i 32mm T2.0
- Format
- 1.85:1 · ARRIRAW ALEXA MTheatrical
- Locations
- St. James Theatre, NYC
Production
Studios
- Searchlight Picturesdistributor
Department
Camera
- Emmanuel LubezkiDirector of Photographyprimary
- Abby LevineDigital Imaging Technicianprimary
- Beka VeneziaSecond Assistant Cameraprimary
- Chris HaarhoffSteadicam Operatorprimary
- Gregor TavennerFirst Assistant Cameraprimary
- Jon SandinLoaderprimary
Department
Grip
- James HeerdegenDolly Gripprimary
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography2w
- +6 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (7 won, 8 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Cinematography2015Emmanuel LubezkiCited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Cinematography2015Cited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- WON
Stunts
1 crew
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Department
Production
Scenes & Equipment
St. James Theatre, NYC
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