The Messenger (2015 Canadian film)
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| Directed by | Su Rynard |
| Written by | Su Rynard |
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| Cinematography | Daniel Grant Amar Arhab |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Messenger is a 2015 documentary film written and directed by Su Rynard, focusing on the protection of multiple types of songbirds throughout the world. The film's world premiere took place at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on 2015-04-28.[1][2][3]
Cast[]
The film features German composer and DJ Dominik Eulberg, expert Dr. Bridget Stutchbury, Michael Mesure, Dr. Christy Morrissey, Turkish ecologist Çağan Şekercioğlu, and ornithologist Alejandra Martinez-Salinas.[4]
Accolades[]
At the Hot Docs festival, The Messenger finished third in the audience balloting.[5]
Daniel Grant and Amar Arhab received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Cinematography in a Documentary at the 4th Canadian Screen Awards.[6]
Release[]
US Rights for the film were acquired by Kino Lorber, which started a limited theatrical run beginning in December 2015.[7]
References[]
- ^ Steve Gow. "Hot Docs: DAY 6 – THE MESSENGER". Strictly Docs. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ "The Messenger (programme note)". Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ "The Messenger - World Premiere at Hot Docs". 22 March 2015.
- ^ "The Messenger - World Premiere at Hot Docs". 22 March 2015.
- ^ Linda Barnard (2015-05-04). "U.S. documentary Unbranded wins audience award at Hot Docs". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ^ Brent Furdyk, "2016 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees Announced". ET Canada, January 19, 2016.
- ^ Dave McNary (2015-10-13). "Songbird Documentary 'The Messenger' Gets U.S. Release". Variety. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
External links[]
- Indiegogo (crowdfunding page)
- Official Facebook page
- The Messenger at IMDb
- The Hollywood Reporter (review)
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