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- 2015
- Not Rated
- Kino Lorber
- 1 h 29 m
- 2015
- Not Rated
- Kino Lorber
- 1 h 29 m
Summary Songbirds are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Messenger is a visually thrilling ode to the beauty and importance of the imperiled songbird, and what it means to all of us on both a global and human level if we lose them.
Directed By: Su Rynard
Written By: Sally Blake, Su Rynard
- 2015
- Not Rated
- Kino Lorber
- 1 h 29 m
- 2015
- Not Rated
- Kino Lorber
- 1 h 29 m
The Messenger
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Summary Songbirds are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Messenger is a visually thrilling ode to the beauty and importance of the imperiled songbird, and what it means to all of us on both a global and human level if we lose them.
Directed By: Su Rynard
Written By: Sally Blake, Su Rynard
Where to Watch
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Metascore
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Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 5 Critic Reviews
76
100% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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One of the main rallying points of The Messenger is that birds have “something to tell us” about the environment’s mounting ecological hazards. The canary in a coal mine phenomenon, according to this film, has assumed global proportions.
The filmmakers, like the songbirds they advocate for, are only messengers, but their message is persuasive and terrifying.
Overall, the arguments are persuasive, the message from the birds powerful, and the film a rich and satisfying call to action that is presented with some novel ideas for how to restore the ecological balance.
The doc’s stunning slo-mo footage of midair locomotion emphasizes these messengers’ grace and mystery.
The slow-motion close-ups alone should convince you these magnificent creatures are well worth the effort.
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Production Company
SongbirdSOS Productions,
Les Films à Cinq,
ARTE,
Agence Nationale de Gestion des Oeuvres Audiovisuelles (ANGOA),
Canada Media Fund (CMF),
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC),
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC),
Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC),
Dell Media,
Giving Voice,
Kino Lorber,
Ontario Film Fund,
Procine,
Rogers Documentary Fund,
Rogers Telefund,
Téléfilm Canada,
Zed
Release Date Dec 4, 2015
Duration 1 h 29 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline In ancient times humans looked to the flight and songs of birds to foretell the future. Today once again, birds have something to tell us.
Awards
Missoula International Wildlife Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Cinema Verde Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Jackson Wild Media Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
