The title refers to a metaphor for death and renewal; Catarina’s father, Jacinto, dreamed of becoming a bird from a young age.
This debut feature comes from Catarina Vasconcelos, who has a background in fine arts. The Metamorphosis of Birds Q&A with Catarina Vasconcelos A Metamorfose dos PГЎssaros
The narrative centers on two women: , the director's grandmother, and Catarina's own mother , both of whom died leaving a void in their families. The title refers to a metaphor for death