BIRDSONGS

Posted on Saturday, November 29

Chicago premiere!
(EL CANT DELS OCELLS)
2008, Albert Serra, Spain, 98 min.
With Mark Peranson, Lluis Carbo

“A wonder to behold.”—Daniel Kasman, The Auteurs’ Notebook

“Possesses a spirit of lightness and a bounty of surprises that will delight the patient viewer.”—Jason Anderson, EyeWeekly.com

In a free interpretation of the classic myth of the Nativity, avant-garde director Serra portrays the Three Kings with a humanity that will make you smile as they traverse the world’s deserts in search of the holy child. Even more offbeat than his award-winning debut film HONOR DE CAVALLERIA, BIRDSONGS is beautifully crafted and contemplative, with impressive cinematography to satisfy the most demanding eye. In Spanish with English subtitles. 35mm.—description courtesy of Pragda

Friday, December 26, 7:45 pm
Sunday, December 28, 5:00 pm

Gene Siskel Film Center
164 North State Street
312-846-2600