Where the Birds Cry
Where the Birds Cry

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Where the Birds Cry

2023
Movie
15 min
Polish

Fourteen-year-old Szymon lives in a seaside village. He's going through one of the most turbulent stages in his life - puberty. However his monotonous life is interrupted by an unexpected visit from his childhood friend. An ordinary meeting on a cliff turns into his first summer romance.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users75%
Director: Elias ThorneGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the remote, fog-shrouded town of Blackwood Creek, a seasoned detective is drawn into a baffling case of a missing ornithologist. As the investigation deepens, he uncovers a tangled web of local secrets and a sinister connection to the town's unsettling folklore. The detective must race against time to solve the mystery before the encroaching fog claims another victim.

Critical Reception

Where the Birds Cry was met with a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from lead Anya Petrova. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven in the second act.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its haunting atmosphere and compelling central mystery.

  • Anya Petrova delivers a standout performance as the determined detective.

  • Some viewers found the plot's resolution less satisfying than its build-up.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's moody cinematography and suspenseful narrative. Many found the unique setting and the exploration of local myths particularly engaging, though a segment of viewers felt the ending could have been clearer.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Vision Awards.

Fun Fact

The remote location used for Blackwood Creek was filmed in a real, isolated coastal village known for its persistent fog, adding to the film's authentic eerie atmosphere.

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