White Bird in a Blizzard

About White Bird in a Blizzard

"White Bird in a Blizzard" is an American drama thriller film directed by Gregg Araki, released in 2014. The film tells the story of a teenage girl named Kat Connors (played by Shailene Woodley) whose life turns upside down after her mother, Eve Connors (played by Eva Green), disappears unexpectedly. The film is set in the late 1980s and early 90s and explores Kat's journey as she delves into the mysteries of her past to understand the truth about her mother's disappearance.

Making / Production

The film is based on the book of the same name by Laura Kasischke. Gregg Araki not only directed the film but also wrote the screenplay. The movie was produced by Pascal Caucheteux, Sebastien K. Lemercier, Alix Madigan and Pavlina Hatoupis.

Actors

• Shailene Woodley as Kat Connors: Shailene delivers a captivating performance as a girl next door dealing with her mother's sudden disappearance.
• Eva Green as Eve Connors: Eva convincingly portrays a discontented housewife who disappears under mysterious circumstances.
• Christopher Meloni as Brock Connors: Christopher plays a vulnerable and perplexed husband coping with his wife's disappearance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot in Los Angeles, California.
• Shailene Woodley agreed to do the film before even reading the script because of her desire to work with director Gregg Araki.

Awards

'White Bird in a Blizzard' was nominated for 'Best Film' in the Deauville Film Festival and for 'Audience Award' at the Sundance Film Festival.

Quotes

• "The beautiful Eva Green. She's perfect the way she is, isn't she?" - Kat Connors
• "I was 17, when my mother disappeared..." - Kat Connors

Music and Soundtrack

• 'Sea, Swallow Me' by Cocteau Twins and Harold Budd
• 'Behind the Wheel' by Depeche Mode
• 'Petals' by Cocteau Twins