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Bye Bye Blackbird

  • 20052005
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
255
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Bye Bye Blackbird (2005)
  • Drama
A period drama set in the early years of the twentieth century. Josef, a former construction worker who delighted in dancing on girders high above the city, who now sweeps up at the circus. ... Read allA period drama set in the early years of the twentieth century. Josef, a former construction worker who delighted in dancing on girders high above the city, who now sweeps up at the circus. Once the big top's owner spots the young roustabout defying gravity on the trapeze, howeve... Read allA period drama set in the early years of the twentieth century. Josef, a former construction worker who delighted in dancing on girders high above the city, who now sweeps up at the circus. Once the big top's owner spots the young roustabout defying gravity on the trapeze, however, he endeavors to pair Josef with his aerialist daughter Alice in a perilous sky-high pas... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
255
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  • Director
    • Robinson Savary
  • Writers
    • Robinson Savary(screenplay)
    • Patrick Faure(screenplay)
    • Arif Ali Shah(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James Thierrée
    • Izabella Miko
    • Derek Jacobi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robinson Savary
  • Writers
    • Robinson Savary(screenplay)
    • Patrick Faure(screenplay)
    • Arif Ali Shah(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • James Thierrée
    • Izabella Miko
    • Derek Jacobi
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    • 10User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    James Thierrée in Bye Bye Blackbird (2005)
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    Derek Jacobi and Michael Lonsdale in Bye Bye Blackbird (2005)
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    Izabella Miko and James Thierre in "Bye Bye Blackbird"
    Izabella Miko and James Thierree in "Bye Bye Blackbird"
    Izabella Miko and James Thierree in "Bye Bye Blackbird"
    Izabella Miko and Sir Derek Jacobi in "Bye Bye Blackbird"

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    James Thierrée
    • Josefas Josef
    • (as James Thiérrée)
    Izabella Miko
    Izabella Miko
    • Aliceas Alice
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Lord Dempseyas Lord Dempsey
    Jodhi May
    Jodhi May
    • Ninaas Nina
    Michael Lonsdale
    Michael Lonsdale
    • Robertas Robert
    Andrej Acin
    • Robertoas Roberto
    Claudine Peters
    • Miss Juliaas Miss Julia
    Carlos Pavlidis
    • Jenkinsas Jenkins
    Niklas Ek
    • Djamakoas Djamako
    Peter Stein
    • Count Manicoldias Count Manicoldi
    Vera Bílá
    • Gypsy Singeras Gypsy Singer
    • (as Vera Bila)
    Gilles Barbier
    • Skeleton Clownas Skeleton Clown
    Thierry van Werveke
    • Man on Girderas Man on Girder
    Simone Elbehri
    • Domenicoas Domenico
    Claire Johnston
    Claire Johnston
    • Emmaas Emma
    Pietro Geranio
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Patrice Ristic
    • Journalistas Journalist
    Didier Zanon
    • Journalistas Journalist
    • Director
      • Robinson Savary
    • Writers
      • Robinson Savary(screenplay)
      • Patrick Faure(screenplay)
      • Arif Ali Shah(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Quotes

      Robert: Dreams can break many bones...

      Josef: [leaving] don't worry about me

      Robert: ...and hearts.

    • Soundtracks
      Te Me Puav Laches Rosnes
      Written and Performed by Vera Bílá

      © Smetana Jiri Editions, Paris

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Excellent
    Dark, compelling, "Bye Bye Blackbird" tells the story of a circus family and the tragedies that impact their lives. You leave the film wondering what was real and what was a dream. The photography was beautiful and surreal. I cared about these characters and when people make decisions for others. The outcomes can be overwhelming and sad.

    As a huge Jodhi May fan, her performance was fantastic and the rest of the cast was remarkable. She looks very different and she continues to prove herself as a character actress.

    I saw it at a film festival in CA and the director appeared to answer questions about the production.

    If you get a chance to see it, I highly recommend this movie.
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    • leg521
    • Oct 17, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2005 (Luxembourg)
    • Countries of origin
      • Austria
      • Luxembourg
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Serbian
    • Also known as
      • Na trapezie
    • Filming locations
      • Dudelange, Luxembourg
    • Production companies
      • Samsa Film
      • Ipso Facto Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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