A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence
An absurdist, surrealistic and shocking pitch-black comedy, which moves freely from nightmare to fantasy to hilariously deadpan humour as it muses on man’s perpetual inhumanity to man.
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About A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence is a 2014 Swedish-language drama, comedy and fantasy film directed by Roy Andersson. The cast is led by Holger Andersson, Nisse Vestblom, Viktor Gyllenberg. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV.
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence was produced by Roy Andersson Filmproduktion, Essential Filmproduktion, and ARTE France Cinéma and made in France and Germany. It was released on October 24, 2014, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roy Andersson
- Writers
- Roy Andersson
- Release date
- October 24, 2014
- Original language
- Swedish
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Roy Andersson Filmproduktion, Essential Filmproduktion, ARTE France Cinéma
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence cast & crew
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence was directed by Roy Andersson and written by Roy Andersson.
The cast features Holger Andersson as Jonathan, Nisse Vestblom as Sam, Viktor Gyllenberg as Le Roi Charles XII, Lotti Törnros as Le Professeur de Flamenco, Jonas Gerholm as Le Colonel Solitaire, and Ola Stensson as Le Capitaine/Barbier.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by István Borbás and it was produced by Philippe Bober and Pernilla Sandström.
Is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence worth watching?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 494 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and fantasy, A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence
Holger Andersson
Jonathan
Nisse Vestblom
Sam
Viktor Gyllenberg
Le Roi Charles XII
Lotti Törnros
Le Professeur de Flamenco
Jonas Gerholm
Le Colonel Solitaire
Ola Stensson
Le Capitaine/Barbier
Oscar Salomonsson
Le Danseur
Roger Olsen Likvern
Le Gardien
Charlotta Larsson
Lotta la Boiteuse
Göran Holm
Bargäst
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▸What language is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence in?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence is originally in Swedish, with audio tracks including English, Swedish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence rated?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 494 ratings.
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