The Messenger (2015)

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.

Director:

Su Rynard

Writers:

Su Rynard (story), Su Rynard

Stars:

Erin Byne, Dominik Eulberg, Bill Evans

5 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Erin Byne	...	Herself - Biologist - University of Alberta (as Dr. Erin Byrne)
Dominik Eulberg	...	Himself - Composer & DJ
Bill Evans	...	Himself - Avian Migration Researcher
Andrew Farnsworth	...	Himself - Research associate, Cornell Lab of Ornithology (as Dr. Andrew Farnsworth)
Alain Grajov	...	Himself - Ortolan Hunter
Cagan Hakki Sekercioglu	...	Himself - Ecologist, Ornithologist, University of Utah (as Dr. Cagan Hakki Sekercioglu)
Frédéric Jiguet	...	Himself - Professor, Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle
Peter Marra	...	Himself - Director, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (as Dr. Peter Marra)
Alejandra Martinez Salinas	...	Herself - Ecologist / Ornithologist
Michael Masure	...	Himself - Founder, FLAP Fatal Light Awareness Program
François Messier	...	Himself - Canola Farmer
Christy Morrissey	...	Himself - Avian Eco-toxicologist, University of Saskatchewan
Eugene Morton	...	Himself - Biologist (as Dr. Eugene Morton)
Andrea Rutigliano	...	Himself - Investigations Officer, Committee Against Bird Slaughter
Bridget Stutchbury	...	Herself - Professor of Biology, York University (as Dr. Bridget Stutchbury)

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

new york city | songbird | bird | f rated | science | 

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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.

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Genres:

Documentary | Family

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site SongsbirdSOS Official Site

Country:

Canada France Costa Rica Germany Netherlands Turkey USA

Language:

English French German Dutch

Release Date:

4 December 2015 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Costa Rica

Company Credits

Production Co:

SongbirdSOS Productions, Les Films à Cinq, ARTE

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

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