Italy/West Germany 1970, 96 min, Dir: Dario Argento
English, Italian with subtitles
New Restoration
In 1970, Dario Argento (DEEP RED, SUSPIRIA) indelibly redefined the “giallo” genre of murder-mystery thrillers with THE BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE—a mind-bending mix of murder, obsession, and art that follows an American writer in Rome who witnesses a serial killer targeting young women, and tries to uncover the murderer’s identity before he becomes their next victim.
A staggeringly assured first feature, this film establishes the key traits that define Argento’s filmography, including lavish visuals and a flare for wildly inventive and brutal scenes of violence. With sumptuous cinematography by Vittorio Storaro (APOCALYPSE NOW) and a seductive Ennio Morricone score, this landmark film has never looked better in this 4K restoration.
