Birdman is a black comedy-drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Emma Stone portrays the character of Sam Thomson, the daughter of Riggan Thomson, a washed-up actor trying to revive his career by staging a Broadway play. The film explores themes of fame, identity, and the pursuit of artistic validation. Emma Stone's performance in Birdman earned her critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The movie is known for its innovative cinematography, which gives the impression of being shot in a single continuous take, and its thought-provoking narrative.