Achieving an Unprecedented Visual World, Seemingly Filmed in One Take

Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, who won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival for "Babel" and demonstrated his rare talent for thrilling human dramas, has chosen a dark comedy themed around a former superhero for his latest work. Furthermore,Gravityhe teamed up with cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki, who won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for "Gravity," to achieve an unprecedented feat: capturing the entire film with fluid camera work that makes it seem as if it were shot in a single take.

The world was captivated by "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)," completed through this endeavor.Nominated for a leading nine Academy Awards, it achieved the remarkable feat of winning four awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Cinematography.This highly anticipated film is finally set for release in Japan.


The protagonist, Riggan, who achieved immense fame with the fictional superhero film "Birdman" and is now struggling to make a comeback on the Broadway stage, is played by Michael Keaton, the original "Batman." At Iñárritu's earnest request, the casting of a former superhero as the protagonist, blurring the lines between reality and fiction, became a reality.

The cast also includes Edward Norton, who appeared in the comic book adaptation "The Incredible Hulk," and Emma Stone from "The Amazing Spider-Man," bringing together actors with ties to superhero films. Esteemed actors like Naomi Watts also lend their support.

What Did the "Former Birdman," at Rock Bottom, See Between Reality and Fantasy?

Twenty years after the film series ended, Birdman remains a beloved superhero worldwide. However, Riggan, who became a star playing Birdman, has not had subsequent hit films, has failed in his personal life, and is living in despair.

Determined to make a comeback, Riggan adapts Raymond Carver's "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love," and attempts to direct and star in a Broadway production. However, his existence is threatened by Mike, a talented actor who steps in as his understudy, and his communication with his daughter falters, deepening their rift. Moreover, the phantom of "Birdman," whom he thought he had left behind, appears before him, tormenting him.

The universal desire to be loved resonates deeply. Alongside its groundbreaking visual style, we are eager to witness the form of love this flawed man discovers amidst the interplay of reality and fantasy.



Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Opening Friday, April 10th, at TOHO CINEMAS Chante and other theaters nationwide.
Director | Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Starring | Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts
Distributor | 20th Century Fox
2014 / USA / 120 min
http://www.foxmovies-jp.com/birdman/


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