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Birdcage

In a medical facility in 1952 a compassionate nurse tries to save the life of a child with supernatural powers before the cold-blooded doctors put him to sleep.

  • Karel Konings
    Director
  • Karel Konings
    Writer
  • Alyce Sevink
    Writer
  • Karel Konings
    Producer
  • Lot Regoor
    Producer
  • Thomas Spiekhout
    Producer
  • Jona Loos
    Producer
  • Shauni Goetz
    Key Cast
  • Zakaria Tourirou
    Key Cast
  • Ludo Hoogmartens
    Key Cast
  • Tonko Bossen
    Director of Photography
  • Lise Robbe
    Editor
  • Davey Anthony
    Color Grading
  • Saul Bragman
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 3, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    23,500 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Belgium
  • Country of Filming:
    Belgium, Netherlands
  • Language:
    Dutch
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Karel Konings

Karel Konings obtained his masters from the Catholic University of Leuven, where he majored in Engineering. Not being fulfilled with this career, he went to the Theatre Academy of Amsterdam (AHK) and learnt the craft of acting. During this period, he also sparked a passion for filmmaking. His latest short film ‘BIRDCAGE’ will premier in October 2023 at Screamfest. Earlier that year he also played the lead in a Rwandese feature film called KIGALI 21. Having acted, directed and written, he is now determined to combine these crafts and create movies that will hook the viewers for ages.

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Director Statement

Everything starts with a good story.