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The Messenger

  • 20152015
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  • 1h 29m
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7.4/10
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The Messenger (2015)
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  • Documentary
  • Family

The Messenger is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the people working to turn the tide. This visually thrilling film reveals how the issues facing birds ... Read allThe Messenger is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the people working to turn the tide. This visually thrilling film reveals how the issues facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet.The Messenger is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the people working to turn the tide. This visually thrilling film reveals how the issues facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
117
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  • Director
    • Su Rynard
  • Writers
    • Sally Blake
    • Su Rynard(story)
  • Stars
    • Erin Byne
    • Dominik Eulberg
    • Bill Evans
Top credits
  • Director
    • Su Rynard
  • Writers
    • Sally Blake
    • Su Rynard(story)
  • Stars
    • Erin Byne
    • Dominik Eulberg
    • Bill Evans
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    • 1User review
    • 6Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Erin Byne
    • Self - Biologist - University of Albertaas Self - Biologist - University of Alberta
    Dominik Eulberg
    • Self - Composer & DJas Self - Composer & DJ
    Bill Evans
    • Self - Avian Migration Researcheras Self - Avian Migration Researcher
    Andrew Farnsworth
    • Self - Research associate, Cornell Lab of Ornithologyas Self - Research associate, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
    Alain Grajov
    • Self - Ortolan Hunteras Self - Ortolan Hunter
    Frédéric Jiguet
    • Self - Professor, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelleas Self - Professor, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle
    Peter Marra
    • Self - Director, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centeras Self - Director, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center
    • (as Dr. Peter Marra)
    Alejandra Martinez Salinas
    • Self - Ecologistas Self - Ecologist…
    Michael Masure
    • Self - Founder, FLAP Fatal Light Awareness Programas Self - Founder, FLAP Fatal Light Awareness Program
    François Messier
    • Self - Canola Farmeras Self - Canola Farmer
    Christy Morrissey
    • Self - Avian Eco-toxicologist, University of Saskatchewanas Self - Avian Eco-toxicologist, University of Saskatchewan
    Eugene Morton
    • Self - Biologistas Self - Biologist
    • (as Dr. Eugene Morton)
    Andrea Rutigliano
    • Self - Investigations Officer, Committee Against Bird Slaughteras Self - Investigations Officer, Committee Against Bird Slaughter
    Cagan Sekercioglu
    • Self - Ecologist, Ornithologist, University of Utahas Self - Ecologist, Ornithologist, University of Utah
    • (as Dr. Cagan Hakki Sekercioglu)
    Bridget Stutchbury
    • Self - Professor of Biology, York Universityas Self - Professor of Biology, York University
    • (as Dr. Bridget Stutchbury)
    Kees Van Dijk
    • Self - Farmeras Self - Farmer
    Martin Wikelski
    • Self - Director, Max Planck Institute for Ornithologyas Self - Director, Max Planck Institute for Ornithology
    • (as Dr. Martin Wikelski)
    • Director
      • Su Rynard
    • Writers
      • Sally Blake
      • Su Rynard(story)
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    The film chronicles the struggle of songbirds worldwide to survive in turbulent conditions brought about by humans and argues that their demise could signal the crash of the global ecosystem akin to the disappearance of honey bees and the melting of the glaciers.
    • new york city
    • songbird
    • science and technology documentary
    • bird
    • f rated
    • 4 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In ancient times humans looked to the flight and songs of birds to foretell the future. Today once again, birds have something to tell us.
    • Genres
      • Documentary
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Release date
      • December 4, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • France
      • Costa Rica
      • Germany
      • Netherlands
      • Turkey
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • SongsbirdSOS Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • German
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Das Verschwinden der Singvögel
    • Filming locations
      • Costa Rica
    • Production companies
      • SongbirdSOS Productions
      • Les Films à Cinq
      • ARTE
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,816
    • Gross worldwide
      • $67,816
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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