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Paper Birds (2010)

Original title: Pájaros de papel

2010-03-12 · 1h 58m · ES
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Dreams are part of the journey. Laughter… a choice

At the end of the Spanish Civil War, the members of a group of vaudeville performers have been stripped of everything: all they have left is hunger and the instinct to survive. Day after day, agonizingly, lost and helpless between the victors and the vanquished, the musician Jorge, the ventriloquist Enrique, the couplet singer Rocío and the orphan Miguel search tirelessly for something to eat and a safe place to live.

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Emilio AragónDirector

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Imanol AriasImanol AriasJorge del PinoLluís HomarLluís HomarEnrique CorgoRoger PríncepRoger PríncepMiguelCarmen MachiCarmen MachiRocío MolinerFernando CayoFernando CayoMonteroDiego MartínDiego MartínQuirogaOriol VilaOriol VilaPastorLuis VarelaLuis VarelaArturoJosé Ángel EgidoJosé Ángel EgidoDon RicardoJavi CollJavi CollPedroConcha HidalgoConcha HidalgoAmparoAna CuestaAna CuestaMerceditas

Keywords

Co-worker relationshipFranco regime (francoism)Post spanish civil warSpanish civil warPolitical repressionTheatre companyVaudeville troupeAnti-fascismCo-workers relationshipSpanish civil war (1936-39)

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HistoryTheme affinityCo Worker Relationship · Franco Regime Francoism · Post Spanish Civil WarDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityPost Spanish Civil War · Spanish Civil War · Spanish Civil War 1936 39Director preference381363Actor preference222030 · 224230 · 271474

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Frequently asked questions about Paper Birds

What is Paper Birds about?

At the end of the Spanish Civil War, the members of a group of vaudeville performers have been stripped of everything: all they have left is hunger and the instinct to survive. Day after day, agonizingly, lost and helpless between the victors and the vanquished, the musician Jorge, the ventriloquist Enrique, the couplet singer Rocío and the orphan Miguel search tirelessly for something to eat and a safe place to live.

How long is Paper Birds?

Paper Birds has a runtime of 118 minutes.