The Ornithologist

2016, Adventure/Drama, 1h 58m

63 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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The Ornithologist demands patient viewing from an audience attuned to symbolic pleasures -- and rewards the investment with an unusual tale of self-discovery. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

While on a bird surveying trip, an ornithologist's boat capsizes and he is rescued by two female Chinese pilgrims, who force him into extreme behavior to survive a series of brutal tests.

Cast & Crew

Paul Hamy
Fernando
Xelo Cagiao
Jesus, Tomé
João Pedro Rodrigues
António
Han Wen
Fei
Chan Suan
Ling
Juliane Elting
Caçadora Loira
Flora Bulcao
Caçadora 1
Isabelle Puntel
Caçadora 2
João Pedro Rodrigues
Director
João Pedro Rodrigues
Screenwriter
João Figueiras
Producer
Diogo Varela Silva
Producer
Rui Poças
Cinematographer
Raphaël Lefèvre
Film Editing
João Rui Guerra Da Mata
Art Director
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Critic Reviews for The Ornithologist

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