A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence
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Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-20
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →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
Per Bergqvist
Museum Couple
Solveig Andersson
Museum Couple
Sture Olsson
Man with Bottle
Birgitta Rudklint
Shop Owner
Ingvar Olsson
Eldest Son
Arne Hellqvist
Older Regular Customer
Gunnar Bergström
Regular Customer
Wilma Kinnman
Girl with the Poem
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 3, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Andersson
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Andersson
- Original Title
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- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Roy Andersson Filmproduktion, Essential Filmproduktion, ARTE France Cinéma, SVT, 4 1/2, ZDF, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Andersson
Roy Andersson
István Borbás, Gergely Pálos
Alexandra Strauss
Philippe Bober, Pernilla Sandström
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Andersson
Director
Roy Andersson
Screenplay
Alexandra Strauss
Editor
Philippe Bober
Producer
Julia Tegström
Costume Design
Pernilla Sandström
Producer
István Borbás
Director of Photography
Gergely Pálos
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence
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What is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence about?
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.
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?
The principal cast of A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence includes Holger Andersson, Nisse Vestblom, Viktor Gyllenberg, Lotti Törnros, Jonas Gerholm.
When was A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence released and how long is it?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence make at the box office?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).