The Clay Bird

The Clay Bird

Directed by Tareque Masud

Produced by mk2 Films, Audiovision

200298 min7.4 / 10

A contemplative family drama set against the Bangladesh Liberation War that explores the tension between tradition, faith, and the violent upheaval of political change.

A family must come to grips with its culture, its faith, and the brutal political changes entering its small-town world.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Clay Bird sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is The Clay Bird scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Clay Bird easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does The Clay Bird end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Clay Bird violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

76/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity82

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise63

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Clay Bird

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Clay Bird

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Clay Bird, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Clay Bird, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Clay Bird, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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