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Original title: El cant dels ocells

2008 Movie Spain Drama 98 min

By: Albert Serra With: Lluís Serrat, Mark Peranson, Lluís Serrat Batlle, Victòria Aragonés, Montse Triola

Three wise men embark on a journey to see the newborn Jesus Christ.

Festival Achievements

Rotterdam International Film Festival 2009

Selections:

Bright Future

Mood

Dreamlike

Meditative

Poetic

Reflective

Surreal

Cast & Crew

Albert Serra

Mark Peranson

Lluís Serrat Batlle

Victòria Aragonés

Montse Triola

Lluís Serrat

Lluís Carbó

Albert Serra (Director)

Catalan Auteur

Catalan Filmmaker

Mark Peranson (Joseph)

Adaptation

Biblical Legend

Cinematic Technique

Deliberate Pacing

Extended Footage

Long Takes

Minimalist Editing

Slow-Paced

Visual Composition

Film Movements

Art-House

Experimental Cinema

Narrative Structure

Experimental Narrative

Nonlinear

Pace

Contemplative

Meandering

Slow

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Extended Footage

Soundtrack

Ambient Sound

Traditional Catalan Song

Style

Art-House

Artistic

Black-And-White

Experimental

Long Takes

Minimalist

Time-Period

Biblical Era

Central Conflict

Obstacles On Journey

Search For Messiah

Characters

Joseph

Three Wise Men

Ending

Ambiguous

Poetic

Historical Context

Biblical Times

Key Plot Points

Journey

Nature Harmony

Plot

Biblical Legend

Journey

Philosophical Exploration

Search For Messiah

Spiritual Quest

Three Wise Men

Setting

Deserts

Natural Landscapes

Shooting Location

Desert

Natural Landscapes

Theme

Belief

Existential Reflection

Faith

Search For Meaning

Spiritual Journey

Spirituality

Genre

Art Film

Art-House

Biblical

Drama

Experimental

Spiritual

Audiences

Art Film Enthusiasts

Art-House Enthusiasts

Cinephiles

Independent Film Lovers

Philosophy Buffs

Titles

The Song Of The Birds

Awards

Gaudí Awards

Critical Reception

Artistic

Experimental

Reception

Critical Acclaim

Gaudí Awards

Notable Reviews

Production Countries

Canada

Spain

Release Year

2008

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