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A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (2014)

6.8/10 · 506 votes 1h 41m pg-13 ComedyFantasyDrama

#123 of 309 films from 2014 #1178 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Roy Andersson · Written by Roy Andersson

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Overview

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.

Cast

Holger Anderssonas Jonathan
Nisse Vestblomas Sam
Viktor Gyllenbergas Le Roi Charles XII
Lotti Törnrosas Le Professeur de Flamenco
Jonas Gerholmas Le Colonel Solitaire
Ola Stenssonas Le Capitaine/Barbier
Oscar Salomonssonas Le Danseur
Roger Olsen Likvernas Le Gardien
Charlotta Larssonas Lotta la Boiteuse
Göran Holmas Bargäst
Per Bergqvistas Museum Couple
Solveig Anderssonas Museum Couple
Sture Olssonas Man with Bottle
Birgitta Rudklintas Shop Owner

Facts

Release dateOctober 24, 2014
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Drama
Original titleEn duva satt på en gren och funderade på tillvaron
LanguageSV
Box office$1,472,431
IMDbtt1883180

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Questions

How long is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 506 votes, which places it #123 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 61%) and #1178 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence was directed by Roy Andersson.
Who stars in A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence?
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; Ola Stensson as Le Capitaine/Barbier.
What is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/457296.

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