Bird Talk (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2019, Bird Talk is a drama film directed by Xawery Żuławski, running about 138 minutes. “This movie is not for you” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on a script by Andrzej Żuławski, this is a fascinating on-screen dialogue between father and son that combines nostalgia and fury, the sublime with humor, and old-school style with a sharp, penetrating look at Polish reality. The eponymous bird talk is the language used by those excluded from the aggressive majority: a history teacher tormented by children, a teacher of Polish studies fired from his job, a girl who cleans a banker’s villa, a florist with a club foot and a student with a fascination for cinema. Pushed to the margins by the extreme right, they defend themselves with irony, songs and quotes from the classics.
Who’s in it. Bird Talk stars Sebastian Fabijański as Marian, Eryk Kulm as Józef, Andrzej Chyra as Lucjan and Jaśmina Polak as Ania, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Bird Talk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bird Talk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bird Talk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bird Talk (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bird Talk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bird Talk worth watching?
- Bird Talk holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bird Talk?
- Bird Talk stars Sebastian Fabijański, Eryk Kulm, Andrzej Chyra, Jaśmina Polak and Borys Szyc.
- When was Bird Talk released?
- Bird Talk was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.