The Messenger (2015 Canadian film) explained

The Messenger
Director:	Su Rynard
Cinematography:	Daniel Grant Amar Arhab
Runtime:	84 minutes
Country:	Canada
Language:	English

The Messenger is a 2015 documentary film written and directed by Su Rynard, focusing on the protection of multiple types of songbirds throughout the world. The film's world premiere took place at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on April 28, 2015.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Cast

The film features German composer and DJ Dominik Eulberg, expert Dr. Bridget Stutchbury, Michael Mesure, Dr. Christy Morrissey, Turkish ecologist Çağan Şekercioğlu, and ornithologist Alejandra Martinez-Salinas.^[4]

Accolades

At the Hot Docs festival, The Messenger finished third in the audience balloting.^[5]

Daniel Grant and Amar Arhab received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Cinematography in a Documentary at the 4th Canadian Screen Awards.^[6]

Release

US Rights for the film were acquired by Kino Lorber, which started a limited theatrical run beginning in December 2015.^[7]

External links

• Indiegogo (crowdfunding page)
• Official Facebook page
  • The Hollywood Reporter (review)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hot Docs: DAY 6 – THE MESSENGER . Steve Gow . October 21, 2015 . Strictly Docs .
2. Web site: The Messenger (programme note) . Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival . October 21, 2015 .
3. Web site: The Messenger - World Premiere at Hot Docs. March 22, 2015.
4. Web site: The Messenger - World Premiere at Hot Docs. March 22, 2015.
5. News: Toronto Star . U.S. documentary Unbranded wins audience award at Hot Docs . May 4, 2015 . Linda Barnard . October 21, 2015.
6. Brent Furdyk, "2016 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees Announced". ET Canada, January 19, 2016.
7. News: Variety . Songbird Documentary 'The Messenger' Gets U.S. Release. Dave McNary . October 13, 2015 . October 21, 2015 .