Andrea Arnold's Bird Brings a Touch of Magic Realism to the Anxiety of Adolescence
Briefly

We often talk casually about childhood, girlhood, young adulthood, as if they were monolithic experiences; it's only when they are reflected back at us, especially in the movies, that we see how many different shades of childhood there are, as distinctive as the individuals soldiering through them.
Bailey's bedroom walls painted with vines and leaves, occasional butterfly visits, and projecting images from her cellphone on the wall represent her unique visual diary to memorize the texture of her day.
Bailey's discontent with her father's upcoming marriage and the clash over her bridesmaid attire highlights her individuality as a tomboy, pushing back against societal expectations.
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