# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Movies Under the Stars - The Birds (1963)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Film Screening - (Col – 119 mins)

The Birds (1963), directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is a landmark in suspense cinema, known for its unsettling atmosphere and innovative portrayal of nature turning against humanity.

The film stars Tippi Hedren as Melanie Daniels, whose impulsive trip to Bodega Bay to meet lawyer Mitch Brenner, played by Rod Taylor, slowly transforms from a flirtatious visit into a terrifying ordeal. The supporting cast includes Jessica Tandy as Lydia Brenner, Mitch’s protective and emotionally fragile mother; Suzanne Pleshette as Annie Hayworth, the local schoolteacher with a quiet, unspoken past; and Veronica Cartwright as Cathy Brenner, whose innocence heightens the emotional weight of the unfolding chaos.

What begins as a playful romantic pursuit soon turns mysterious as birds in the town start acting aggressively without warning. Hitchcock masterfully escalates the tension through ambiguity, offering no scientific explanation for the attacks. This lack of answers creates a lingering sense of dread, emphasising how fragile human control is when confronted with the unpredictable forces of nature.

Through its absence of musical score, meticulous pacing, and groundbreaking effects, The Birds remains haunting and impactful. The cast’s compelling performances, combined with Hitchcock’s signature suspense, make the film an enduring classic, disturbing, enigmatic, and unforgettable.

Based on a story by Daphne Du Maurier

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Screenplay: Evan Hunter

Cinematography: Robert Burks

Music by Oskar Sala, Remi Gassman & Bernard Herrmann

Cast: Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette & Tippi Hedren

NCPA in association with license from Jonetsu Entertainment (India)

Entry fee on a first-come-first-served basis.
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Mumbai
- **state**: MH
- **country**: India
- **location**: National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg,  Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. INDIA , Mumbai, India 400021, Maharashtra
- **lat**: 18.92616
- **long**: 72.82073
- **full address**: National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg,  Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. INDIA , Mumbai, India 400021, Maharashtra, India

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- **organizer**: NCPA Mumbai (https://allevents.in/org/ncpa-mumbai/26004091)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg,  Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021. INDIA , Mumbai, India 400021, Maharashtra, India
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** NCPA Mumbai
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, art, theatre, trips-adventures, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Movies Under the Stars - The Birds (1963) ?
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