can afford the wait; Parker keeps us awake by repeatedly slapping us across the face visually." Accolades Birdy received several awards and honors, with particular recognition for the film itself. The National Board of Review named it one of the Top Ten Films of 1984. Following its release, the film premiered at the 1985 Cannes Film Festival, and on May 20, 1985, it won the Grand Prix Spécial du Jury prize. In 1987, the film received an Audience Award at the Warsaw International Film Festival. References Notes Bibliography External links Birdy at AlanParker.com 1984 films 1980s war drama films 1980s buddy drama films 1980s coming-of-age drama films American war drama films Films based on American novels Films based on works by William Wharton (author) Films scored by Peter Gabriel Films directed by Alan Parker Films set in the 1960s Films set in the 1970s Films set in Philadelphia Films shot in California Films shot in New Jersey Films shot in Pennsylvania Films shot in Philadelphia Films set in hospitals TriStar Pictures films Vietnam War films 1984 drama films Cannes Grand Prix winners 1980s English-language films Films about post-traumatic stress disorder 1980s American films Films set in Atlantic City, New Jersey Films about disability