Yellow Veil Pictures

The Book of Birdie

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This special limited edition slipcover is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

Yellow Veil Pictures is a New York City and Los Angeles-based film sales and distribution company focusing exclusively on boundary pushing genre cinema, seeking to highlight filmmakers who exist on the cusp of commercial and arthouse cinema.

Birdie is a fragile and introverted teenager with a dark imagination. When her worried grandmother sends her to a dying convent, Birdie develops unusual obsessions that will mark her as either a saint or a heretic.

directed by: Elizabeth E. Schuch
starring: Suzan Crowley, Ilirida Memedovski, Kymberly Mellen, Kathryn Browning, Holly Stanfield, Kathryn Haynes, Kati Brazda
2017 / 91 min / 2.35:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1

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Region A Blu-ray
Introduction by Director Elizabeth E. Schuch
The Book of Birdie Documentary Featurette
Commentary Track with Elizabeth E. Schuch and Rachel and Ariel from the More Deadly Podcast
Interview with Actress Katie Haynes
The Look of Birdie: A Video Essay on the Design behind the Book of Birdie
Elizabeth E. Schuch Introduction for the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival
Behind the Scene Slideshow
Deleted Scenes
The Book of Birdie Outtakes
Story Board to Scenes
Auditions Tests
US Trailer
The Book of Birdie Team Thank You’s
The Book of the Book of Birdie with essays from Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Valeria Villegas Lindvall, Directors Notes and Writers Notes
New Slipcase Art
Essay by Madeleine LeDespencer
English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.4615383 / 5 from 26 reviews.

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"Great slip and really creepy movie… was a happy blind buy" — Jesse H.
"Great disc, good extras, gorgeous slip." — Steven A.
"Great film that's worth your time." — Paul S.

Reviews

You Dirty Birdie!

"Gorgeous looking, if sometimes baffling, religious drama. Don't go into it expecting jump scares and all that shenanigans. It gets under your skin and lurks. I enjoyed it. Great disc, good extras, gorgeous slip. Nice :)"

— Steven A. (4/5)

Coming of age via trauma

"Went into this cold,. . reminds me in an abstract way of dark/dead waters given the atmospheric covenant location. Maybe seen in comparison to Raw, Excision, Blackcoats Daughter, and Reflecting Skin as a coming of age flick via trauma and mental illness. Nice visuals and sound design."

— Renald R. (5/5)

Dark, moody. Stunning edition.

"Dark, moody. Stunning edition."

— Dominik W. (5/5)

Visually stunning

"Visually quite stunning film about a girl who’s grandmother left her in a convent."

— Mika V. (3/5)

Slow, Beautiful.

"This release is beautiful. The film is somewhat slow, but the cinematography is excellent, the locations, acting, and direction. are all quite fine. The slipcover is top-notch, as is the entire release with plenty of extra features. A+++!"

— Ben. Z. (5/5)

A Bloody Book!

"While watching the documentary on the disc, I found it amazing that director Elizabeth Schuch was able to pull off this production with such a small budget! This is an art film for sure, so if you enjoy experimental art horror films check this one out. Basically the film is a character study of the neurodivergent teenager Birdie and how she views reality - and how that affects those around her in the convent she's been sent to. Ilirida Memedovski as Birdie gives an amazing performance that carries the film. There are ghosts, lots of blood, and you'll be wondering where this is going right up to the end. Atmospheric, bloody, sometimes shocking, Book of Birdie is a great art horror film, making Ilirida Memedovski a director to watch. Nice to see how loaded with solid extras this release is as well, so if you enjoy the film you can delve deeper into the creation and the meaning of the movie."

— Joe O. (4/5)

Real Life Horror

"Abeautiful film made with limited means, but don´t get fooled, it looks way more. Performances are great, especially Ilirida Memedovski as Birdie. I had no idea what was in store as I just watched without knowing what it was about. It took a while to understand what was going on, real horror when the truth dawned on me. Effective in a humdrum roll of everyday. Humans adapt. Looked and sounded great. Very highly recommended."

— Hansi L. (5/5)

ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BUY

"ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BUY GREAT TITLES AND EXCELLENT PICTURE QUALITY AND ART WORK"

— MICHAEL T. (5/5)

Beautiful Cinematography

"The Book of Birdie is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of faith, mental illness, and identity through the lens of gothic surrealism. Director Elizabeth E. Schuch crafts a visually arresting film, with ethereal cinematography that evokes a dreamlike, almost sacred atmosphere. Ilirida Memedovski shines as Birdie, delivering a mesmerizing performance that balances fragility and quiet strength. While the film’s abstract narrative may alienate some viewers, its poetic imagery and emotional depth leave a lasting impression on those who embrace its enigmatic storytelling."

— Shawn M. (4/5)

A horror/fantasy/drama with great performances

"A horror/fantasy/drama with great performances especially Suzan Crowley. It has alot of gothic vibes which I always enjoy. Great release!"

— Bryan K. (5/5)