Songbird

About Songbird

Songbird is a 2021 film directed by Adam Mason. It is a dystopian drama thriller that presents a nightmarish scenario of a world afflicted by a deadly pandemic. The plot follows a courier who is immune to the virus, navigating through the challenges in a world thrown into chaos with the pandemic and a severe lockdown.

Making / Production

This movie was produced by Invisible Narratives and Catchlight Studios, and was released by STXfilms. The movie stands out as it was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with safety protocols in place, making it one of the first films to be produced during this period.

Actors

• KJ Apa plays the role of Nico - a courier who is immune to the virus. He brought powerful emotion and urgency to his role.
• Sofia Carson plays Sara - Nico's girlfriend who he must save from infection. She poignantly portrays the fear and longing of a woman trapped in her home due to the virus.
• Demetrius Grosse plays Lester - a disabled war veteran assisting Nico remotely. He adds depth to the narrative with his complex portrayal.
• Peter Stormare plays Emmett Harland - the corrupt head of the city's sanitation department. His role effectively adds a layer of antagonism in the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was filmed entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The filming was done under strict safety protocols to protect the cast and crew.
• Despite the pandemic setting, the film doesn't feature any zombies or supernatural elements, which is a departure from many dystopian pandemic-themed films.

Awards

No award records are found regarding the 'Songbird' movie as of today.

Quotes

• "It's like the purge out there." - Nico
• "We've lost so many but we have to keep moving forward." - Lester
• "Everyday feels the same, but today is different." - Sara

Music, Soundtrack

• The film features a gripping score by Lorne Balfe, providing a thrilling backdrop to the movie's intense moments.
• "Kingdom" by R3HAB & Sofia Carson is played during the end credits.
• "Take On Me" by Aha, is used effectively in one of the key scenes of the movie.