Paper Birds(2010)
Pájaros de papel
Dreams are part of the journey... Laughter, a choice
Paper Birds Synopsis
At the end of the Spanish Civil War, the members of a group of vaudeville performers have been stripped of everything: all they have left is hunger and the instinct to survive. Day after day, agonizingly, lost and helpless between the victors and the vanquished, the musician Jorge, the ventriloquist Enrique, the couplet singer Rocío and the orphan Miguel search tirelessly for something to eat and a safe place to live.
Paper Birds (2010) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Emilio Aragón, released on March 12, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Imanol Arias, Lluís Homar, Roger Príncep and Carmen Machi. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Emilio Aragón
- Writers:
- Emilio Aragón, Fernando Castets, Andrés Guinaldo
- Producers:
- Emilio Aragón, Mercedes Gamero
- Cinematographer:
- David Omedes
- Composer:
- Emilio Aragón
- Production:
- Globomedia, Atresmedia, Versátil Cinema
- Status:
- Released
Paper Birds (2010) Trailer
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Paper Birds Cast & Crew
Main cast
Imanol Arias
as Jorge del Pino
Lluís Homar
as Enrique Corgo
Roger Príncep
as Miguel
Carmen Machi
as Rocío Moliner
Fernando Cayo
as Montero
Diego Martín
as Quiroga
Oriol Vila
as Pastor
Luis Varela
as Arturo
José Ángel Egido
as Don Ricardo
Javi Coll
as Pedro
Concha Hidalgo
as Amparo
- Ana Cuesta
Ana Cuesta
as Merceditas
Key crew
Directed by Emilio Aragón, written by Emilio Aragón, Fernando Castets and Andrés Guinaldo, produced by Emilio Aragón and Mercedes Gamero.
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Paper Birds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 38 ratings.
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Paper Birds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paper Birds online?
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Paper Birds (2010) is available to stream on SkyShowtime. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paper Birds?
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The main cast of Paper Birds (2010) includes Imanol Arias, Lluís Homar, Roger Príncep, Carmen Machi and Fernando Cayo. The film was directed by Emilio Aragón. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paper Birds released?
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Paper Birds was released on March 12, 2010 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Paper Birds worth watching?
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Paper Birds (2010) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paper Birds?
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Yes. The official Paper Birds trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.