Catherine Called Birdy (film)

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Catherine Called Birdy
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Official release poster
Directed byLena Dunham
Screenplay byLena Dunham
Based onCatherine, Called Birdy
by Karen Cushman
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLaurie Rose
Edited byJoe Klotz
Music byCarter Burwell[1]
Production
companies
Distributed byAmazon Studios
Release dates
  • September 12, 2022 (2022-09-12) (TIFF)
  • September 23, 2022 (2022-09-23) (United States)
Running time
108 minutes[2]
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Catherine Called Birdy is a 2022 medieval comedy film written and directed by Lena Dunham, based on the 1994 novel of the same name by Karen Cushman. It stars Bella Ramsey as the title character, alongside Billie Piper, Andrew Scott, Lesley Sharp, Joe Alwyn, and Sophie Okonedo.

It had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2022. It was released in a limited release on September 23, 2022, by Amazon Studios, prior to streaming on Prime Video on October 7, 2022.

Cast[]

Production[]

In February 2021, it was announced that Dunham had scripted and would direct a film based on the children's novel Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman that was "her longtime passion project".[4] At the end of March 2021, it was announced that Billie Piper, Andrew Scott and Bella Ramsey were included in the main cast.[5] On 1 April 2021, it was reported that Joe Alwyn and Dean-Charles Chapman joined the cast of the film.[6]

Principal photography began on 30 March 2021 in close proximity to Stokesay Castle in Shropshire, England.

Release[]

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022.[7] It was released in a limited release on September 23, 2022, by Amazon Studios, prior to streaming on Prime Video on October 7, 2022.[8]

Reception[]

Critical response[]

On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 87% of 108 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The website's consensus reads, "Bringing a beloved book brilliantly to life, Catherine Called Birdy proves a well-told coming-of-age story can feel fresh regardless of the period setting."[9] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 75 out of 100, based on 34 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Carter Burwell - Works-in-Progress".
  2. ^ "Catherine, Called Birdy". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved July 28, 2022.
  3. ^ "'Catherine Called Birdy' Ending, Explained: How Does Birdy Get Out Of The Engagement With Sir John Murgaw? | Film Fugitives". October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 2, 2020). "Lena Dunham & Working Title Gear Up To Shoot Medieval Comedy 'Catherine, Called Birdy' In UK". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  5. ^ Jackson, Angelique (March 25, 2021). "Billie Piper Joins Lena Dunham's 'Catherine, Called Birdy' With Andrew Scott, Bella Ramsey". Variety. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 1, 2021). "Joe Alwyn and '1917' Star Dean-Charles Chapman Join Lena Dunham's 'Catherine Called Birdy'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Chapman, Wilson (July 25, 2022). "Lena Dunham's 'Catherine Called Birdy' to Premiere at TIFF". Variety. Retrieved July 25, 2022.
  8. ^ Claire Dodson, P. (May 18, 2022). "In Catherine Called Birdy, Bella Ramsey Plays a Medieval Teen Heroine Perfect for Our Current Times". Teen Vogue. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  9. ^ "Catherine Called Birdy". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  10. ^ "Catherine Called Birdy Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved October 8, 2022.

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