Birds of Paradise

Birds of Paradiseis based on the young adult novelBright Burning Starsby A.K.

The movie utilizes title cards throughout as a countdown to the competition, which helps to heighten the suspense.

Shockingly, the judges have three envelopes to open.

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The first goes to Felipe, but then the second is an apprenticeship offered to Gia.

Three years later, Marine runs into Kate outside of her show.

Marine informs Kate that she’s free now, and hopes Kate can be, too.

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The consequences of this reach so far that Ollie takes his own life.

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Birds of Paradise is a 2021 drama film set in an elite ballet academy in Paris, where two dancers navigate competition, personal growth, and their ambitions to secure a spot at the Opéra National de Paris.

Coupled with Marine’s mantra –“Blessed is she who falls.

Blessed is she who rises again.”

It’s doubtful that the two would become friends, not to mention, lovers.

Kristine Froseth as Marine Durand in Birds of Paradise

Marine’s character arc throughout the movie is one of its biggest strengths.

Kate’s character, on the other hand, faces a downward arc.

This is brought to life in Marine’s total transformation, while it also personifies Kate’s experience.

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Kate sticks to her guns and falls further down the rabbit hole of dangerous ambition.

Under the surface, the movie explores themes of feminism and victim-blaming.

Diana Silvers as Kate in the finale of Birds of Paradise

Christine Froseth as Marine and Diana Silvers as Kate in Birds of Paradise

Diana Silvers as Kate and Christine Froseth as Marine Looking In The Mirror Birds of Paradise

Kristine Froseth looking in the mirror in Birds of Paradise

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