A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence
2014 · 101 min · Director: Roy Andersson
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Sam and Jonathan, a pair of hapless novelty salesmen, take us on a kaleidoscopic tour of the human condition, unfolding in absurdist episodes: a sing-along at a 1940s beer hall, a randy flamenco teacher, a thirsty King Charles XII of Sweden en route to battle, and more slices of reality and fantasy.
Emotional fingerprint
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (2014) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Confusion 30%, Humor 25%, Awe 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Confusion30%
- Humor25%
- Awe20%
- Melancholy15%
- Curiosity10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Confusion, Humor, Awe. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Confusion, Humor and Awe. Its IMDb rating of 6.9/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Cast
Sam
Le Professeur de Flamenco
Le Colonel Solitaire
Le Capitaine/Barbier
Le Danseur
Le Gardien
Lotta la Boiteuse
Bargäst
Museum Couple
Museum Couple
Man with Bottle
Shop Owner
Eldest Son
Older Regular Customer
Regular Customer
Girl with the Poem
Bartender
Cleaning Lady
Details
- Directed by
- Roy Andersson
- Written by
- Roy Andersson
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2014
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Country
- Sweden, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Confusion
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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