Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) is a black comedy-drama film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Emma Stone portrays Sam Thomson, the daughter of a washed-up actor played by Michael Keaton. The film follows the backstage drama of a Broadway play and explores themes of ego, 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.
