"A triumph on every level": Michael Keaton's film that won 4 Oscars and has just been released by Netflix as a surprise.

The video-on-demand (VOD) platform Netflix has unexpectedly released one of the most celebrated films of recent years, starring Michael Keaton , winner of four Oscars and considered by many to be a modern masterpiece. The film, praised for its unique narrative style and fierce critique of the entertainment industry, has arrived unannounced to the catalog, becoming one of the most talked-about additions of the moment.

This film, which blends psychological drama, satire, and black comedy, stands out for its impressive technical execution and a visual approach that seems to be shot in a single sequence . The director, who already had a solid track record in art-house cinema, here moves away from his previous fragmented narrative structures and opts for a continuous, intense, and immersive cinematic experience.

The result is a daring proposal that challenges the conventions of commercial cinema and connects directly with the existential dilemmas of contemporary artists . The plot revolves around a disgraced actor who attempts to regain his prestige by staging a Broadway play. Through this starting point, the film explores themes such as identity, the obsession with recognition, the emotional fragility of the performer, and the struggle to maintain relevance in a world dominated by image and spectacle.

Keaton, in a role that speaks directly to his real career, delivers one of the most powerful performances of his career, accompanied by a luxury cast that includes Edward Norton, Emma Stone and Naomi Watts .

The film, directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu , won the Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Cinematography, cementing its status as a seminal work of 21st-century cinema. Variety went so far as to call it Iñárritu's best film and "a triumph on every level." The arrival on Netflix this past Monday of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) serves to vindicate a profound reflection on fame, art, and the human need to be remembered.