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FILM: "The Boy and the Heron"

As the evenings grow darker, there's no better time to escape into the magic of cinema. Whether you're a fan of thought-provoking documentaries, edge-of-your-seat dramas, or critically acclaimed films, Film@BirrTheatre has a carefully curated selection of films that promises something for everyone. Join us at Birr Theatre & Arts Centre, where each screening is more than just a film—it's a chance to immerse yourself in the best of contemporary cinema, right in the heart of our community.



The Boy and the Heron is a 2023 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by master animator Hayao Miyazaki. Produced by Studio Ghibli, the film is described as a "big, fantastical film" and it follows a boy named Mahito Maki who moves to the countryside after his mother's death, discovers an abandoned tower near his new home, and enters a fantastical world with a talking grey heron. An impressive range of A-listers, such as Robert Pattinson, Christian Bale and Florence Pugh, have lent their voices to characters in the film.



Reviews:


"The Boy and the Heron is irresistible in its dream logic..." - Vulture Magazine


"...a strikingly beautiful, densely detailed fantasy that revisits themes and devices familiar from previous films and ties them together with elements that have a clear autobiographical resonance for the director." - The Guardian


Join us on Thursday at 8pm for this week's Film@BirrTheatre instalment!


Run time: 124 minutes Cert: 12A

Cast: Robert Pattinson, Christian Bale, Florence Pugh, Mark Hamill and Willem Dafoe




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