Birdhouse

Once a celebrated actor famous for playing the superhero Birdman, Riggan Thomson struggles with his past fame as he attempts to mount a serious Broadway play. He battles his ego, his family relationships, and a hallucination of his former alter-ego as he navigates the chaotic world of theater. The play's success hinges on his ability to overcome his own demons and prove himself as a true artist.

Birdman was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its innovative filmmaking, Keaton's performance, and its unique blend of satire and drama. It was lauded for its technical achievements, including its seemingly continuous single-take cinematography, and its exploration of fame, art, and identity in the modern world.

• Lauded for its ambitious and technically brilliant cinematography.
• Praised Michael Keaton's career-defining performance as a washed-up actor.
• Celebrated for its sharp satire on Hollywood, celebrity, and the superhero genre.

Google audience: Google users largely praised the film's originality, Michael Keaton's performance, and its thought-provoking themes about fame and art. Some viewers found the experimental style and ambiguous ending to be divisive.

Won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography. Michael Keaton was nominated for Best Actor.

The film was shot to appear as if it was made in a single take, a complex technical achievement that required meticulous planning and execution of long, uninterrupted shots.