Birth (2004 film)
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| Directed by | Jonathan Glazer |
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| Cinematography | Harris Savides |
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| Music by | Alexandre Desplat |
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| Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $23.9 million |
Birth is a 2004 American psychological drama film co-written and directed by Jonathan Glazer. The film stars Nicole Kidman, Lauren Bacall, Cameron Bright, Danny Huston, Arliss Howard, Peter Stormare, Ted Levine, and Anne Heche. Its plot follows a woman who becomes convinced that her deceased husband Sean is reincarnated as a ten-year-old boy.
Distributed by New Line Cinema, Birth premiered in competition at the 61st Venice International Film Festival, polarizing critics upon its release and grossing $23.9 million on a budget of $20 million. Kidman was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her performance. The film has been re-evaluated in later years and is considered a masterpiece by some publications.