The Birds Who Fear Death

The Birds Who Fear Death is a 2024 Canadian drama film written, directed and produced by Sanjay Patel, starring Adam Beach, Simon Baker, and Graham Greene.
The film premiered at the Calgary International Film Festival on September 21, 2024.

Premise

Two greedy brothers, disinherited and strapped for cash, venture into the Canadian wilderness in search of themselves, their heritage, and a long-lost fortune.

Cast

Adam Beach as Adam
Simon Baker as Ryan
Graham Greene as Chief Ed
Carmen Moore as Shanon
Tanaya Beatty as Constance
Nathaniel Arcand as Don
Glen Gould as Faddy
Michelle Thrush as Marilyn
Tommy J. Mueller as Police Chief Robert
Julian Black Antelope as Jarome
Shane Ghostkeeper as Cube

Filming

Principal photography took place in Calgary and the surrounding areas of Alberta, Canada during the summer and fall of 2022.

Release

Mongrel Media, a film distributor, released the film in Canada.
It screened in the Borsos Competition program at the 2024 Whistler Film Festival.