Movies Under the Stars - The Birds (1963)
Schedule
Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC+05:30Location
National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. INDIA , Mumbai, India 400021, Maharashtra | Mumbai, MH
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Film Screening - (Col – 119 mins)The Birds (1963), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a landmark in suspense cinema, known for its unsettling atmosphere and innovative portrayal of nature turning against humanity.
The film stars Tippi Hedren as Melanie Daniels, whose impulsive trip to Bodega Bay to meet lawyer Mitch Brenner, played by Rod Taylor, slowly transforms from a flirtatious visit into a terrifying ordeal. The supporting cast includes Jessica Tandy as Lydia Brenner, Mitch’s protective and emotionally fragile mother; Suzanne Pleshette as Annie Hayworth, the local schoolteacher with a quiet, unspoken past; and Veronica Cartwright as Cathy Brenner, whose innocence heightens the emotional weight of the unfolding chaos.
What begins as a playful romantic pursuit soon turns mysterious as birds in the town start acting aggressively without warning. Hitchcock masterfully escalates the tension through ambiguity, offering no scientific explanation for the attacks. This lack of answers creates a lingering sense of dread, emphasising how fragile human control is when confronted with the unpredictable forces of nature.
Through its absence of musical score, meticulous pacing, and groundbreaking effects, The Birds remains haunting and impactful. The cast’s compelling performances, combined with Hitchcock’s signature suspense, make the film an enduring classic, disturbing, enigmatic, and unforgettable.
Based on a story by Daphne Du Maurier
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Screenplay: Evan Hunter
Cinematography: Robert Burks
Music by Oskar Sala, Remi Gassman & Bernard Herrmann
Cast: Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette & Tippi Hedren
NCPA in association with license from Jonetsu Entertainment (India)
Entry fee on a first-come-first-served basis.
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