The Yellow Birds (film)
| The Yellow Birds | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Alexandre Moors |
| Produced by |
Mark Canton Courtney Solomon Jeffrey Sharp Karim Debbagh Kristin Hahn |
| Screenplay by |
David Lowery R.F.I. Porto |
| Based on |
The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers |
| Starring |
Tye Sheridan Alden Ehrenreich Jack Huston Jennifer Aniston Toni Collette |
| Music by | Adam Wiltzie |
| Cinematography | Daniel Landin |
| Edited by | Joe Klotz |
Production companies | |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country |
United States Morocco |
| Language |
English French Arabic |
The Yellow Birds is a 2017 American war film directed by Alexandre Moors and based on the novel The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Jack Huston, Alden Ehrenreich, Jennifer Aniston, and Toni Collette. It premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2017.[1]
Plot
Two young soldiers, Bartle (21) and Murph (18) navigate the terrors of the Iraq war under the command of the older, troubled Sergeant Sterling. All the while, Bartle is tortured by a promise he made to Murph's mother before their deployment.
Cast
- Alden Ehrenreich as John Bartle
- Tye Sheridan as Daniel Murphy
- Jack Huston as Sergeant Sterling
- Jennifer Aniston as Maureen Murphy
- Toni Collette as Amy Bartle
- Jason Patric as Captain Anderson
- Lee Tergesen as Jim Murphy
- Aylin Tezel as Claudia
- Nikolai Kinski as The Priest
- Robert Beck as Captain Petty
- Rhoda Griffis as Sheryl
- Robert Pralgo as Frank
- Olivia Crocicchia as Tess
- Wilbur Fitzgerald as The Congressman
Production
David Lowery first adapted the book into a screenplay and was originally tapped to direct, but had to drop out because of a scheduling conflict with Pete's Dragon. Once Alexandre Moors replaced Lowery as director, Moors Blue Caprice screenwriter R.F.I. Porto was brought on to revise the script. Benedict Cumberbatch and Will Poulter were originally cast but they dropped out after the project was delayed and were replaced by Jack Huston and Alden Ehrenreich.[2]
It was first presented during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2017. It will also be screened on June 30, 2017 at the Edinburgh International Film Festival[3].
Filming
Principal photography on the film began in October 2015 in Morocco,[4][5][6][7] and it wrapped up on January 29, 2016.[8]
Crew
Academy Award nominee Joe Klotz is the editor of the movie. Academy Award winner Ann Roth is the costume designer.
Music
The title song for The Yellow Birds was written by rock star John Mellencamp.[9]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 Sundance Film Festival | U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Cinematography | Daniel Landin | Won |
| Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic | Alexandre Moors | Nominated | ||
| 2017 Edinburgh International Film Festival | Audience Award | Alexandre Moors | Nominated | |
References
- ↑ "Sundance Film Festival 2017 Competitive Lineup Announced". TheWrap. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- ↑ Dave McNary. "CANNES: Benedict Cumberbatch, Tye Sheridan in Iraq War Drama ‘Yellow Birds’". Variety. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3739110/releaseinfo?ref_=tt_ov_inf
- ↑ "US Film ‘The Yellow Birds’ To Be Filmed in Morocco". Morocco World News. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ "Iraq war drama The Yellow Birds to film in Morocco". kftv.com. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ http://www.mercuryreport.net/Tid-Bits.htm
- ↑ "Jennifer Aniston Talks Effortless Hair, Easy Style (and Keeping Her Wedding Pics Secret)". yahoo.com. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ "On the Set for 1/29/16: Danny Glover Starts on ‘The Good Catholic’, Emily Blunt and Luke Evans Wrap ‘Girl on the Train’". SSN Insider. January 29, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ↑ "John Mellencamp to Perform At Pennsylvania's Great Allentown Fair 8/31/17". Mellencamp.com.