Project Detail

The Book of Birdie

Name: The Book of Birdie
Director: Elizabeth E. Schuch
Genre: LGBTQIA+, Horror, Woman Director, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 mins

Synopsis

Birdie is an innocent and imaginative teen placed in a convent for her own protection. Holy visions call to her, earthly pleasures tempt her, and unusual fascinations lead her to a strange, magical fate.

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Details

Year: 2017
Type of project: Features
Running time: 90 mins
Format: 4K
Director: Elizabeth E. Schuch 1st Feature
Producer: Konstantinos Koutsoliotas, Elizabeth E. Schuch
Co-Producer: Andy Thompson
Executive Producer: Iakovos Vroutsis, Anami Tara Shucart
Editor: Rupert Hall
Screenwriter: Anami Tara Shucar, Elizabeth E. Schuch
Director of Photography: Konstantinos Koutsoliotas
Production Designer: Elizabeth E. Schuch
Sound: Sen Na
Composer: Dave Kemp
Principal cast: Ilirida Memedovski, Suzan Crowley, Kathryn Browning, Kathryn Haynes, Kitty Hall
Film Image: ©2017 The Book of Birdie Film Production Company Ltd

Genre

LGBTQIA+ Horror Woman Director Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Melancholy Star Ltd

Elizabeth E. Schuch, Konstantinos Koutsoliotas
No 9 Building
48 Marlborough Road
London
SE18 6RE

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Sales Company

Reel Suspects S.A.R.L.

Matteo Lovadina
42 Rue Rene Boulanger
75010 Paris
France
+33 158514295 / +33 614456278

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