Birds of Heaven


1h 49m 2006

Brief Synopsis

Two young men, desperate to escape the politically volatile Ivory Coast, embark upon a European journey seeking their fortune. They dream of one day returning as triumphant heroes. However, one is deported and returns empty-handed, cast aside by his family and friends. The other, running from the au

Film Details

Also Known As
Après l'océan, Les oiseaux du ciel, oiseaux du ciel
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Arte; Arte France Cinéma; Becker Films International; Centre National Du Cinema; Creative Europe; Les Films Du Lendemain

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

Synopsis

Two young men, desperate to escape the politically volatile Ivory Coast, embark upon a European journey seeking their fortune. They dream of one day returning as triumphant heroes. However, one is deported and returns empty-handed, cast aside by his family and friends. The other, running from the authorities, makes it to London where he hooks up with a young, white bisexual woman. Captivated, he follows her on to Paris amidst the throng of an underground music revolution. Ultimately this takes him home to Africa, his dream fulfilled but at a price far greater than he ever could have expected.

Film Details

Also Known As
Après l'océan, Les oiseaux du ciel, oiseaux du ciel
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
2006
Production Company
Arte; Arte France Cinéma; Becker Films International; Centre National Du Cinema; Creative Europe; Les Films Du Lendemain

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 49m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States February 2006

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 9-19, 2006.

Released in United States February 2006 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 9-19, 2006.)