Little Bird

A young girl accidentally opens a portal to hell and makes a deal with the devil.

A young girl accidentally opens a portal to hell and makes a deal with the devil. He grants Maggie the gift of flight – but there's a catch. If she can't fly away from her neglectful family within twelve days, her soul will be his.

Main production country:

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)

Director's note

'Little Bird' is a dark fairy tale about transcending one's circumstances and confronting one's demons. It captures the intensity and wonder of childhood dreams while exploring how innocence fades – and darkness finds its way in.

Subjects:

fairytale, coming of age, abuse, childhood