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Synopsis: Actor Riggan Thomson is most famous for his movie role from over twenty years ago of the comic book superhero Birdman in the blockbuster movie of the same name and its two equally popular sequels. His association with the role took over his life, where Birdman is more renowned than "Riggan Thomson" the actor. Now past middle age, Riggan is trying to establish himself as a true artist by writing, directing, starring in and co-producing with his best friend Jake what is his Broadway debut, an adaptation of Raymond Carver's story, What We Talk About When We Talk About Love. He is staking his name, what little artistic reputation that comes with that name and his life savings on the project, and as such will do anything needed to make the play a success. As he and Jake go through the process of the previews toward opening night, Riggan runs into several issues: needing to find a replacement for the integral supporting male role the night before the first preview; hiring the talented Broadw
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Production: Fox Searchlight
  Won 4 Oscars. Another 191 wins & 275 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.7
Metacritic:
88
Rotten Tomatoes:
92%
R
Year:
2014
119 min
Website
50 Views


- Humus, fries, salad?

- Lots of fries.

Can I have the bottle?

Sure.

Mom!

I brought you a sandwich.

- I've been waiting for an hour.

- I brought you a sweater too.

Fine, give it to me.

- You have money for a cab?

- Yes.

- Why don't we take the bus?

- No, I'm too tired.

What's this on your face?

You're dirty.

I'm so tired.

I found ajob for you.

A friend's mother needs a cleaning lady.

Not again...

Drop it, would you!

Why not, Mom?

You could try.

- I don't want to.

- You can't go on like this.

- Just try it.

- Leave me alone!

I'm going to the restaurant.

Get some rest.

OK.

- You're not going out today!

- Mind your own business.

Where are your keys?

Let go of my purse! Let go of my purse!

Give me some salad for Or.

Thanks.

Here, eat.

Sa'I'd!

Put this aside for washing.

Here.

- Sa'I'd, the potatoes!

- They're coming.

Hi. How's it going?

- Fine. And you?

- Good.

How's your mother?

OK.

She came back from the hospital

a bit depressed.

Why?

Because it's depressing.

And now she's at home alone.

Then why did you come to work?

It's alright.

I'll see her later on.

If you want to go home,

I'll cover for you.

No.

Don't bother.

Bye.

Goodbye.

What's up? Cool.

How's it going?

- Hi, how are you?

- Fine.

- And you?

- Good.

- So...

- What?

I think noa is here,

she's waiting for me.

- Oh, yeah?

- Never mind.

- Go around the back...

- I know.

When was the telephone cut off?

Two days ago.

- Did Avi call before that?

- No.

He might've tried when I was out.

He might've tried...

OK.

This...

Is for your yeast infection.

And this, you take one now,

and one in the morning.

This one...

Two pills, twice a day.

This...

is your gel.

Viox was too expensive,

I got Optalgin instead.

He didn't even come to see me

at the hospital.

Maybe he didn't know.

How could he not have...

You think so?

How could he have known?

- Stop it, Mom!

- I don't want this.

Stop it... silly.

I don't want to.

- Why not? Mom!

- What?

- Come back here!

- Why?

- Give it a try!

- I don't want to.

Why not?

She's nice. Try, at least.

OK. But then I'm going out.

- Why?

- Because!

- Call first.

- I have to go out.

No, you don't have to.

What do I say to her?

You say...

"Hello..."

OK, dial.

- No answer.

- Wait a little.

Hello.

Yes, hello.

Yes, my name is Ruthie.

Yael, I'm Or's mother.

Yes, sure. No problem.

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow at four o'clock.

Perfect!

Fine, thanks.

Thank you very much. Great. Thanks.

Mom...

Fantastic!

How was I?

You were wonderful.

- Did I say anything dumb?

- You were great.

I'm going to Rachel's.

I'll bring you something to eat.

There weren't enough girls to play.

- Your team is better?

- Yes.

Of course!

They lost against Even-Yehuda.

135 to nothing.

I have to go.

Already?

I want to spend some time with Mom.

OK.

I'm going too.

- You didn't eat a thing.

- I'm on a diet...

I have to go too.

I have an exam.

- Are you going to study?

- Yes.

OK.

- Dinner was delicious.

- I'm going to the movies.

- And so I stay here all alone?

- Yes.

Rachel, may I take some food

for my mother?

Of course you can.

Mom.

Hello, sweetie.

What's going on?

I want to go out tonight.

Why?

You found ajob.

- Just tonight.

- No, you're not going out!

Hello, Ido. How are you?

- We brought you some food.

- Really?

OK.

Your mother made it?

- Yes.

- OK.

Want me to serve?

Just one last time,

to pay our debts. Alright?

Mom, that's enough.

Sit down!

Give yourself a chance!

OK, fine. Fine.

Is the food hot?

Have a seat.

Get me a glass of water, sweetie.

- How was school today?

- Fine.

I'll eat this...

I'll eat it tomorrow, OK?

Why?

I'm not hungry right now.

What's so funny?

I don't care about the principal.

I'm worried about my grades.

She won't do anything to you.

She can't flunk you.

- What happened?

- The principal caught her smoking.

It's too late to educate us now.

I'm scared about my grades.

Don't worry...

Hi, girls. How are you?

Gal, Judith will see you

in a few minutes. Alright?

Big deal for nothing.

I found ajob for my mother.

Really? Doing what?

- Housework.

- Excellent! Congratulations!

When does she start?

- Tomorrow, I think.

- Great!

OK, I hope everything goes well.

- We see each other...

- On Thursday.

- Good. Excellent news, Or.

- Bye.

Hava?

Hello.

Can I have some henna?

Black... 20000 grams.

- Four shekels' worth?

- Yes.

It's raining out and...

I'm not going out...

Stop moving around.

Stop it!

What'll you wear today?

For who?

Avi or the interview?

- Avi?

- Yes.

- He's coming over.

- So, what'll you wear?

- A new outfit.

- What do you mean?

Very chic.

I just bought it.

Come on, today I deserve it!

And I got a few T-shirts for you.

- Is that Avi?

- No! Avi's coming over tonight.

- Who is it?

- Ido.

- Hi.

- How are you?

- What's that?

- Henna.

What is that?

Hello, Ido.

Hello, Ruthie.

Come in and say hello!

- How are you?

- Fine.

- What did your mom make?

- Mafroum.

I love it... I love it!

One day I'll make your mom...

Some jam.

It's out of this world.

Have you ever tasted my mother's jam?

I'll make some for her one day.

OK, I'm going to the restaurant.

- Are you coming later?

- Yes.

Don't work too hard!

Mom, you're moving around.

What a cutie, that Ido!

He's so sweet. He loves you.

- He loves you.

- Stop it!

I'm telling you, the boy loves you!

Come on...

- Are you done?

- That's it.

Where's the cap?

Stop moving...

I'm so happy.

Hold on a second!

Get this thing off me!

How do I look like this?

What do you mean?

With the cap on...

Give me the laundry.

Did you get it everywhere?

Yes.

Even the ends.

Good.

You can't...

Just go like this...

It's raining out

and you're staying with me

Even if you said...

No, I don't have time

You'll earn 2,000000 shekels

with your newjob.

Peanuts!

No, it's not.

- How do I look?

- Perfect!

Nice, huh?

Look at these jeans.

- Am I pretty?

- Gorgeous!

Hello. Ruthie?

Pleased to meet you, I'm Yael. Come in.

Diva! Where were you?

Diva came to say hello.

Isn't that right, Diva?

Right, my pretty?

Diva eats over here.

I'll show you

how to prepare her food in the morning.

One and a half cups of dry dog food.

I said a half.

Be very careful with the "half".

Don't give her too much,

she has a weight problem.

OK. After that, you add

two or three spoonfuls of gravy.

I use the sauce

from whatever I'm cooking.

Got it?

OK, let's start over. I want to see

if you understood the portions.

Yes, one cup.

- Does the smell bother you?

- It's OK.

You'll get used to it.

- Show me. A tad less.

- I'll take some out...

Perfect. Like that, yes.

Very good.

Now you add the gravy.

Yes, you can put one more in.

Excellent!

Yes, that's good.

Diva! Come here, my lovely.

Your food is ready.

Good.

Tell me about yourself.

What?

I understand you've never

done cleaning before?

I've done a little.

It's not very complicated.

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