Search

Movies

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

  • October 17, 2014
  • 120 min.
  • Drama, Comedy
  • United States
A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.

Original title: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

19

nominations

26%

winning rate

5

wins

Academy Awards #87 - 2015

Award People Status
Best Picture Alejandro González Iñárritu, John Lesher, James W. Skotchdopole - as producer(s) Winner
Best Directing Alejandro González Iñárritu Winner
Best Actor in a Leading Role Michael Keaton
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Edward Norton
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Emma Stone
Best Original Screenplay Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Armando Bo Winner
Best Cinematography Emmanuel Lubezki Winner
Best Sound Editing Martin Hernández, Aaron Glascock
Best Sound Mixing Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño, Thomas Varga

British Academy Film Awards #68 - 2015

Award People Status
Best Picture Alejandro González Iñárritu, John Lesher, James W. Skotchdopole
Best Directing Alejandro González Iñárritu
Best Actor in a Leading Role Michael Keaton
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Edward Norton
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Emma Stone
Best Original Screenplay Alejandro González Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris Jr., Armando Bó
Best Cinematography Emmanuel Lubezki Winner
Best Original Score Antonio Sánchez
Best Sound Thomas Varga, Martin Hernández, Aaron Glascock, Jon Taylor, Frank A. Montaño
Best Film Editing Douglas Crise, Stephen Mirrione