In 2014, the dark comedy-dramaBirdmantook the audience by surprise with its story, cast, and visual style.
Once this was sorted, rehearsals with the cast began.
For that,Lubezki had a team that moved lights along with the cameras to avoid creating shadows.
Ultimately,Birdmanproved its doubters wrong, andthe one-take style was key to better understanding Thomsons journey.
Sources:THR,Variety,CreativeScreenwriting,ArriNews.
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Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, Birdman is a dark comedy drama that stars Michael Keaton as washed-up actor Riggan Thomson, who’s famous for playing a bird-themed superhero and who attempts to stage a comeback by directing and starring in a Broadway play. Shot as one single long take and with Edward Norton, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis, and Emma Stone in its cast, the 2014 film won four Oscars, including Best Picture.
