Peter Mullan vs. pigeons. The birds have opinions and they're NOT diplomatic about it.
After switching the food in his back-garden bird feeder, an idyllic lockdown experience is threatened after the birds make it clear they’re none too happy with the change. A showdown ensues, and as the fight escalates beyond his control the lines between man and beast begin to blur.
Acting
Mullan's full commitment to bird feeder warfare
Direction
Tight escalation from comedy to existential dread
Practical Effects
Real birds being genuinely uncooperative stars
Director
Peter Mullan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mullan filmed this during actual 2020 lockdown in his own Glasgow garden using local wildlife.
A sly Scottish response to all those twee lockdown baking montages—this is what isolation really looked like.
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