60th anniversary

The Birds

09.07.2023. /

 SUNDAY

 9:30pm

 Tuškanac Summer Stage

COUNTRY
USA
YEAR:
1963
DIRECTOR:
Alfred Hitchcock
STARS
Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy
GENRE:
Drama, horror
Language
English
DURATION:
119 min
ORIGINAL TITLE

The Birds

In the realm of classic cinema, few films can match the enduring relevance and chilling impact of Alfred Hitchcock's iconic "The Birds" with its masterful storytelling and groundbreaking use of visual effects. Released in 1963, "The Birds" stands as a testament to Hitchcock's unparalleled ability to create suspense and terror through the most unexpected means. The film's haunting portrayal of birds turning against humanity transcends mere creature horror, delving into themes of nature's unpredictable power and the fragility of human existence.

BIO

Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, a British film director and writer of crime and horror novels, is a master in the domain of the crime genre. Following many genre conventions, Hitchcock surpassed the standards that satisfy audiences in his thrillers, simultaneously achieving popularity comparable to that of movie stars. He became a cult director and was ranked among the greatest experimenters of film expression, hailed as an original stylist who is often quoted and imitated. The precision of framing in his works was brought to perfection. The characteristics of his films include a penchant for editing or camera movements, black humor, irony and cynicism, tension and shock, the interplay of comedic and tragic elements, as well as an attractive, thrilling, and gripping plot as a mask for deeper, intellectual foundations of his works.