The Day I Became a Bird
A boy falls in love for the first time and chooses to spread his wings no matter what the cost. A heartwarming story by Oscar-winning director Andrew Ruhemann based on the celebrated book of the same name by Ingrid Chabbert and Guridi.
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This is a film about hope and determination, truth and love and the freedom it can deliver. A story that speaks to the courageous and hopeful in us all, no matter what age. It celebrates self-expression, self-discovery and the importance of connecting with others from this place of truth, no matter the cost. In 2019 I went to the Bologna book fair looking for inspiration. On a small publishing stand amidst the madness of over 1000 book stalls, I saw an image on the front cover of this children’s book, that completely captivated me. The title was equally engaging, “THE DAY I BECAME A BIRD’’. As I read it, I entered an enchanted world, and found I could see the pictures coming alive with my filmmaker’s perspective. I could see how the film medium could really work with the fantastic elements of this transformational story playing with the themes of hope, truth and Love. I feel that my ten year-old son and I are often bombarded with fast-cutting, sharp, almost aggressive imagery in a lot

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