Birdman: Or (the Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance)

Riggan battles his own internal "Birdman" voice—a manifestation of his past fame that mocks his current efforts as pretentious and destined for failure.

The film highlights the clash between "celebrity" (commercial fame) and "artistry" (theatrical integrity), personified by the tension between Riggan and the volatile method actor Mike Shiner (Edward Norton). Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki crafted the film to appear as . Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Review Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

The subtitle refers to how Riggan's lack of traditional theater training—his "ignorance"—ultimately leads to a performance so raw and authentic that it stuns the critics. Technical Mastery: The "One-Shot" Illusion Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)