The Birds Choose the Cards
Conceived as a film about tourism, war and sunsets, The Birds Chose the Cards pushes Egyptian artist Basim Magdy into new territory. Shot post-pandemic on lush 16mm, his observational collage eschews science fiction elements from previous works to foreground an emotionally resonant first-person narration centering speculations on history, identity and place – accented by a propulsive soundscape bubbling with warmth and dissonance.
Director: Basim Magdy
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Birds Choose the Cards about?
- Conceived as a film about tourism, war and sunsets, The Birds Chose the Cards pushes Egyptian artist Basim Magdy into new territory. Shot post-pandemic on lush 16mm, his observational collage eschews science fiction elements from previous works to foreground an emotionally resonant first-person narration centering speculations on history, identity and place – accented by a propulsive soundscape bubbling with warmth and dissonance.
- Who directed The Birds Choose the Cards?
- The Birds Choose the Cards was directed by Basim Magdy.
- How long is The Birds Choose the Cards?
- The Birds Choose the Cards has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is The Birds Choose the Cards?
- The Birds Choose the Cards is a Documentary film.