Awards

Tied with Richard Linklater for Boyhood (2014).

The 50th Chicago International Film Festival presented actor Michael Keaton with the Founder's Award for his electrifying performance as an actor who hopes to revive his moribund career in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's daring comedy "Birdman." "To pick a single film or performance from this year's incredibly strong lineup of more than 150 films was difficult, but an eagerly anticipated challenge - they all exemplify the Festival's spirit of innovation and discovery. And yet, Michael Keaton's performance in 'Birdman' moved me deeply; it confirmed that Keaton is not only one of our greatest American actors, but one whose work will soon be reevaluated and further appreciated," said Festival Founder and Artistic Director Michael Kutza.

USA.

United States

Bronze

Bronze

Edward Norton vs. Michael Keaton - Mike makes fun of his boss Riggan whilst wearing tighty whities. He's just asking to get his face punched with that malicious mockery.

Tied with Oscar Isaac for A Most Violent Year (2014).

Tied with Mr. Turner (2014) in 3rd place.

Commenting on Alejandro G. Iñárritu receiving PSIFF's Director of the Year Award, his second win in the category, Matzner said, "By creating the illusion that the film was shot in one take and directing award-worthy performances by Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone and a star-studded cast, Iñárritu has created a brilliant and original dark comedy in Birdman. The Festival is delighted to once again present Alejandro G. Iñárritu with the Director of the Year Award."

BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) sings of the wide divide between artist and celebrity - and the uniting force to feel beloved on the earth. Alejandro González Iñárritu and his brilliant creative ensemble provide a backstage pass into the worried minds behind a Broadway show, asking audiences to consider what is art and what is artifice. Emmanuel Lubezki's camera is fluid in flight, following Edward Norton, Naomi Watts and Emma Stone as they hit the boards with star wattage, and Michael Keaton's tour de force performance soars into the history of cinema as a celebration of both humility and hubris.

4th place

2nd place

Tied with A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014), Ex Machina (2014), Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) and Tangerine (2015) in 5th place

Tied with Matt Damon for The Martian (2015), Paul Dano for Love & Mercy (2014) and Tom Courtenay for 45 Years (2015) in 4th place

4th place

7th place

8th Place

2nd place

3rd place.

2nd place.

5th place. Tied with Calvary (2014), Inherent Vice (2014), Love Is Strange (2014), The Immigrant (2013) and Whiplash (2014).

5th place. Tied with Paul Thomas Anderson for Inherent Vice (2014), Bong Joon Ho for Snowpiercer (2013) and David Fincher for Gone Girl (2014).

7th place

2nd place

Teaser

For the dubbing of Edward Norton.

For the dubbing of Michael Keaton.

5th place

3rd place

5th place

8th place