Birdman, stylized as BİRDMAN or , is a 2014 American dark comedy-drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. The film stars Michael Keaton as a washed-up Hollywood actor, best known for playing a superhero named Birdman, and follows the struggles he faces while trying to make a comeback by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway adaptation of Raymond Carver's short story "What We Talk About When We Talk About Love". The film's supporting cast includes Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, and Naomi Watts.
Michael Keaton was Iñárritu's first choice to play Riggan Thomson.
Michael Keaton rehearsing an action-sequence of the film.
St. James Theatre and Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York were used to film the stage and backstage scenes of Birdman, respectively.
Jazz drummer Antonio Sánchez composed and recorded the score for the film.
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Alejandro González Iñárritu is a Mexican filmmaker. He is primarily known for making modern psychological drama films about the human condition. His projects have garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades including four Academy Awards with a Special Achievement Award, three Golden Globe Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Directors Guild of America Awards. His most notable films include Amores perros (2000), 21 Grams (2003), Babel (2006), Biutiful (2010), Birdman (2014), The Revenant (2015), and Bardo (2022).
Iñárritu in 2014
Iñárritu and the Biutiful cast at Cannes Film Festival
Iñárritu at the Cannes Film Festival 2019