Statements (355)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:short_story gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:stage_adaptation gptkb:film critically acclaimed musical adaptations adapted into films |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock's_film
gptkb:film_adaptation gptkb:films gptkb:stage_adaptation gptkb:opera staged in various formats |
| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:antagonist |
the birds
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| gptkbp:art_style |
characterized by absurdity and humor
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| gptkbp:audience |
studied in academic settings
popular among Athenian audiences popular among ancient audiences |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Daphne_du_Maurier
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
Academy Award nomination for Best Special Effects |
| gptkbp:based_on |
short story by Daphne du Maurier
|
| gptkbp:box_office |
11 million USD
$11.4 million |
| gptkbp:budget |
$2.5 million
|
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Annie_Hayworth
gptkb:the_child gptkb:Dan_Fawcett gptkb:Mrs._Bundy gptkb:Cathy gptkb:Nat_Hocken the children the innkeeper the teacher the doctor the schoolteacher the townspeople the police officer the neighbor the waitress the journalist the fisherman the shopkeeper the mechanic the elderly woman the local farmer the birdwatcher |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Peisthetairos's journey to power
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| gptkbp:character_development |
Melanie's transformation
Peisthetairos evolves throughout the play Nat Hocken's transformation |
| gptkbp:character_motivation |
characters seek a better life
|
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Peisthetairos and Euelpides are friends
Peisthetairos vs. the gods relationships evolve throughout the play Euelpides supports Peisthetairos Peisthetairos becomes a leader |
| gptkbp:characters |
gptkb:Euelpides
gptkb:Peisthetairos gptkb:Tereus Chorus of Birds |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Robert_Burks
black and white |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Robert_Burks
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| gptkbp:climax |
bird attacks
bird attacks escalate |
| gptkbp:collection |
gptkb:The_Apple_Tree
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| gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Technicolor
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| gptkbp:conflict |
external conflict
humans vs. nature humans vs. gods individual desires vs. societal norms |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed
mixed reviews mixed to positive studied in literature courses well-received in ancient times |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
iconic status
inspired other horror works influenced modern theater influenced modern comedy inspired other works inspired various artistic works inspired parodic works influenced later works of literature became a classic of American cinema influenced many horror films inspired parodic references |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
gptkb:Family_Guy
gptkb:The_Big_Bang_Theory gptkb:The_Muppet_Show gptkb:The_Office gptkb:The_Simpsons referenced in popular culture referenced in literature references to contemporary Athenian politics |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
iconic horror film
reflects Athenian values |
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
|
| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 90 minutes
|
| gptkbp:edited_by |
gptkb:George_Tomasini
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:Jessica_Tandy
gptkb:Tippi_Hedren gptkb:Suzanne_Pleshette gptkb:Rod_Taylor attacks by birds |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Bodega_Bay
|
| gptkbp:film_adaptation_type |
loose adaptation
|
| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:none
Best Special Effects |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:George_Tomasini
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| gptkbp:film_series |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:film_technique |
influenced comedic theater traditions
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| gptkbp:filming_location |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Bodega_Bay |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:1952
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:comedy
gptkb:horror gptkb:thriller |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
gptkb:musical_adaptation
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:television_adaptation |
| gptkbp:has_character |
gptkb:Annie_Hayworth
gptkb:Cathy_Brenner gptkb:Melanie_Daniels gptkb:Mitch_Brenner gptkb:Lydia_Brenner |
| gptkbp:has_conflict_with |
human vs nature
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| gptkbp:has_reception |
performed in various languages.
studied in literature courses. well-received in ancient times. |
| gptkbp:has_setting |
gptkb:Bodega_Bay
|
| gptkbp:has_symbol |
birds as harbingers
|
| gptkbp:has_themes |
gptkb:survival
isolation family dynamics fear of the unknown societal breakdown |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Peloponnesian_War
reflects Athenian society written during the Peloponnesian War reflects the socio-political climate of Athens. addresses issues of democracy |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
features caricatures of real politicians
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remains a significant work in Western literature
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
provides insight into ancient Greek culture
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Birds
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:horror_genre
inspired later works of literature |
| gptkbp:influence_on |
influenced modern satire
subsequent horror stories influenced playwrights like Molière |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:horror_genre
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
influenced later comedic writers
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:The_Twilight_Zone
gptkb:The_Uninvited gptkb:The_Birds_(novel) gptkb:The_Tenth_Victim gptkb:World_War_II gptkb:The_Haunting gptkb:Gothic_literature gptkb:The_Birds_(Daphne_du_Maurier) personal experiences psychological horror real-life events Athenian society silent film techniques nature's unpredictability real-life bird behavior |
| gptkbp:influences |
later comedies
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
real-life events
bird attacks inspired by earlier works of comedy |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
gptkb:short_story
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| gptkbp:is_a_moment_of |
final attack on the house
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| gptkbp:is_a_representation_of |
birds represent various societal roles
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| gptkbp:is_distributed_by |
gptkb:Universal_Pictures
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| gptkbp:is_portrayed_as |
gptkb:Annie_Hayworth
gptkb:Cathy_Brenner gptkb:Mrs._Bundy gptkb:Melanie_Daniels gptkb:Mitch_Brenner the children the doctor the townspeople the neighbor the waitress the fisherman the schoolchildren the sheriff the gas station attendant the pet store owner |
| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
birds symbolize hope and aspiration
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| gptkbp:isbn |
978-0-00-720000-0
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
English |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influential horror film
adapted into various media. influenced the genre of comedy considered a classic of Western literature influenced comedic styles. considered a classic of ancient Greek theater. remains relevant in discussions of politics. |
| gptkbp:length |
gptkb:short_story
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
foreshadowing
uses irony and satire |
| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Euelpides
gptkb:Peisthetairos gptkb:Nat_Hocken |
| gptkbp:main_theme |
the pursuit of happiness
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| gptkbp:mood |
tense
suspenseful |
| gptkbp:motif |
isolation
chaos fear of loss the uncanny human vulnerability nature's unpredictability |
| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Bernard_Herrmann
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| gptkbp:music_style |
use of masks and costumes
audience knows more than the characters follows a classical structure |
| gptkbp:narrative |
omniscient
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
third-person
suspenseful |
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
none awarded in ancient times
recognized in modern adaptations |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Euelpides
gptkb:Peisthetairos |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:Legacy
gptkb:sound_design gptkb:character_development gptkb:special_effects gptkb:film social commentary psychological horror feminist themes iconic scenes iconic imagery ambiguous ending suspenseful atmosphere animal attacks |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
performed at the Edinburgh Festival.
performed at the Festival of Dionysus. performed by the National Theatre. performed by various university theater groups. performed in the West End. |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
performed by various theater companies
performed at the Athens Festival |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" We will build a city in the sky."
" The birds are not just birds." " Let us fly away from the troubles of the earth." |
| gptkbp:notable_scene |
final scene
bird attacks schoolhouse scene |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
the critique of society
the quest for happiness the absurdity of human nature |
| gptkbp:original_language |
gptkb:Ancient_Greek
English Greek |
| gptkbp:page_count |
208
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| gptkbp:performance |
revived in modern times
revived in modern theater performed in ancient Greece |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
incorporates improvisation
uses physical comedy features elaborate costumes |
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
performed in ancient Greek theaters
|
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:City_Dionysia
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| gptkbp:plot |
the Athenians face challenges in their new society.
conflict arises with the gods. the birds agree and help them create Cloudcuckooland. the city becomes a powerful entity. the play ends with a resolution of the conflict. they meet birds and propose to build a new city. two Athenians seek to escape the troubles of their city. mysterious bird attacks two Athenians seek to create a utopia with birds |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
414 BC
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Lyric_Theatre,_London
gptkb:New_York_City 414 BC |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock_Productions |
| gptkbp:protagonist |
gptkb:Melanie_Daniels
gptkb:Nat_Hocken |
| gptkbp:publication_year |
first published in 1550
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Gollancz
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:1952
gptkb:The_Complete_Plays_of_Aristophanes |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Hamish_Hamilton
|
| gptkbp:release_date |
March 28, 1963
|
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1963
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1963
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| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:resolution |
ambiguous ending
uncertain ending the establishment of a new city |
| gptkbp:runtime |
119 minutes
|
| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
analyzed for its political commentary
analyzed for its use of language analyzed for its comedic elements |
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Evan_Hunter
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Evan_Hunter
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:California
gptkb:Bodega_Bay,_California |
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Cornwall
a fictional city in the sky a utopian city in the sky |
| gptkbp:setting_time |
mid-20th century
post-war Britain |
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
gptkb:Bernard_Herrmann
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Tippi_Hedren
gptkb:Suzanne_Pleshette gptkb:Rod_Taylor |
| gptkbp:start_location |
gptkb:Bodega_Bay
|
| gptkbp:style |
lyrical
psychological horror satirical satirical comedy absurdist |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:birds
fear of the unknown birds symbolize freedom Cloudcuckooland symbolizes utopia. birds symbolize freedom. the gods symbolize authority. birds as a symbol of freedom the city symbolizes idealism the sky symbolizes escape |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
explores the nature of happiness
explores themes of power and authority |
| gptkbp:theme |
nature's revenge
|
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:socialism
gptkb:politics gptkb:society freedom fear of the unknown freedom and escape nature's revenge |
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
limited omniscient
|
| gptkbp:visual_effects |
gptkb:none
|
| gptkbp:won_award |
Academy Awards nominations
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Daphne_du_Maurier
gptkb:Aristophanes |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Alfred_Hitchcock
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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