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201476 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The Birdman

201476 minGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

An old aviator attempts to set a new aviation record while grappling with the passage of time in a 76-minute film.

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Alexandru Mavrodineanu

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An old aviator attempts to set a new aviation record while grappling with the passage of time in a 76-minute film.

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Alexandru Mavrodineanudirector

Alexandru Mavrodineanuwriter

Nicolae "Mami" Mihăițăcast

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An old aviator prepares for a flight that could set a new aviation record. As he confronts the challenges of air travel, he seeks to extend his time in the sky. Directed by Alexandru Mavrodineanu, The Birdman spans 76 minutes, capturing the aviator's determination and ambitions. His efforts symbolize a personal battle against time and the limits of age, set against the backdrop of aviation history.

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