Navigating a patriarchal, tradition-bound medieval society.
The narrative follows 14-year-old (known as "Birdy"), a spirited and rebellious girl living in 1290 Lincolnshire.
Includes Andrew Scott as Lord Rollo, Billie Piper as Lady Aislinn, and Joe Alwyn. Catherine Called BirdyHD
Catherine uses her wit and "mischief" to scare off every prospective husband, from pretending to be diseased to setting traps.
Her father, Lord Rollo, attempts to marry her off to wealthy suitors to save his dwindling fortune. Navigating a patriarchal, tradition-bound medieval society
Catherine, Called Birdy is a coming-of-age story set in 13th-century England, originally published as a Newbery Honor-winning novel by Karen Cushman in 1994. It was recently adapted into a 2022 feature film directed by Lena Dunham. 🏰 Story Overview
The movie, available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, brought the medieval setting to life with a modern comedic lens. Catherine uses her wit and "mischief" to scare
Realizing that those around her are as complex and trapped by circumstance as she is.