Birdeater

A bachelor party takes a feral turn in this genre-defying debut from an exciting new Australian directing duo.

On an isolated country property, a soon-to-be-married young couple – the gregarious Louie and the hesitant Irene – have gathered a group of their closest friends for a pre-wedding celebration. Things start festively enough, but as the night wears on, an uncomfortable revelation about the pair’s relationship upends the festivities. Soon, the party is plunged into full-blown chaos as the night descends into a vicious nightmare.

This thrilling debut feature from Australian directors Jack Clark and Jim Weir tackles the evolving debate around gender roles head-on, tangling with the uncomfortable dynamics of relationships – and the menace of unchecked masculinity – through a riveting genre hybrid that fuses anxious domestic drama with the surreal terror of the remote landscape. Electrified by performances from a hungry young ensemble cast, and infused with an unflinching desire to raise tough topical questions, Birdeater is a bold, provocative breakout.

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Directors Jack Clark and Jim Weir will be in attendance for the screenings on Saturday 12 and Monday 14 August. They will also appear in the free MIFF Talks event Something in the Water: New Australian Horror on Saturday 19 August.

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