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A 2014 Swedish black comedy-drama film by Roy Andersson, the third in his "Living" trilogy. It follows two travelling salesmen and their absurd encounters with customers and life, inspired by Pieter Bruegel's painting and Bicycle Thieves.
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence. Sam and Jonathan, a pair of hapless novelty salesmen, embark on a tour of the human condition in reality and fantasy that unfold in a series of absurdist episodes.
- (20K)
- Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
- Roy Andersson
Jun 3, 2015 · A film by Roy Andersson about two novelty salesmen and the absurdity of human existence. Read critics reviews, watch trailer, see photos and awards for this Swedish comedy-drama.
- (102)
- Roy Andersson
- PG-13
- Holger Andersson
Jun 3, 2015 · A Swedish comedy about people who are too self-involved to empathize with each other. The film features several thematically-united sketches of life as it’s experienced by the meek and the suffering, with a surreal and satirical style.
A film by Roy Andersson. Director of You, The Living and Songs From The Second Floor. WINNER - Golden Lion for Best Film. "The funniest film of the year" - I...
- 2 min
- 23.1K
- Madman Films
The journey in A Pigeon Sat on a Branch will involve myriad aspects of existence, reality, and time. The epic nature and content of the film references the thematic and contextual richness of The Odyssey. Roy Andersson.
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence. 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.
