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Emptying the Skies

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Emptying the Skies

Released Apr 22, 2015

1h 18m

Documentary

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Millions of migratory songbirds are hunted in Cyprus and turned into ambelopoulia, a local delicacy.

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Jen Chaney

The Dissolve

Emptying The Skies, a documentary based on Franzen's story that borrows its headline as its title, ultimately makes a more searing imprint on the psyche.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 23, 2015

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Amy Brady

Village Voice

Emptying the Skies performs a grand and aching love by telling its story with a power that enrages.

Apr 22, 2015

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Neil Genzlinger

New York Times

A thoughtful bit of filmmaking, one that at heart is not really about birds at all.

Apr 21, 2015

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C.J. Prince

Way Too Indie

The problem is, Emptying the Skies can't escape how limiting it feels as a theatrical feature.

Rated: 6.5/10

Jun 11, 2019

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Ben Nicholson

CineVue

Whilst lacking the polish and punch of its illustrious forbears, Emptying the Skies manages to present cruelty in black and white, whilst illuminating the grey areas of activism.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 3, 2019

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Louis Proyect

rec.arts.movies.reviews

A thrilling action drama, not about CIA agents or Mafia gangsters, but about bird lovers putting their lives on the line to prevent poachers from "emptying the skies".

Dec 4, 2015

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Audience Member

Great Documentary about a serious issue, man-made, of course, that most people are not aware of!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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disturbing and shocking reel good nature doc

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

A heartbreaking tale of the hunting of songbirds in Cyprus and across Southern Europe. There is an added element of cruelty to the way that the little fellows are caught is part of the overall tragedy. A sad tale.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Synopsis

Millions of migratory songbirds are hunted in Cyprus and turned into ambelopoulia, a local delicacy.

Director: Doug Kass, Roger Kass
Producer: Roger Kass
Screenwriter: Doug Kass
Distributor: Music Box Films
Production Co: RingTheJing Entertainment
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 22, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 20, 2015
Runtime: 1h 18m

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