The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

Wednesday, January 31 - Wednesday, February 14, 2024

In 1970, Dario Argento indelibly redefined the “giallo” genre of murder-mystery thrillers with THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE—a mind-bending mix of murder, obsession, and art. A staggeringly assured first feature, this film establishes the key traits that define Argento’s filmography, including lavish visuals and a flare for wildly inventive and brutal scenes of violence. With sumptuous cinematography by Vittorio Storaro (Apocalypse Now) and a seductive Ennio Morricone score, this landmark film has never looked better in this 4K restoration.

Screening as part of our latest retrospective Panic Attacks: The Films of Dario Argento

• Country Italy, West Germany
• Language English
• Year 1970
• Running Time 96 minutes
• Distributor AGFA
• Director Dario Argento
• Cast Tony Musante, Suzy Kendall, Enrico Maria Salerno, Eva Renzi, Umberto Raho
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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