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A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence 2015

This whimsical film follows two salesmen as they contemplate the nature of existence. Through a series of interconnected, absurd, and often poignant vignettes, the narrative jumps across time and place. Viewers are taken from a lively sing-along in 1940s Germany to a chaotic flamenco dance lesson, and even witness the humorous actions of a thirsty Swedish king on a battlefield. The film explores themes of life, death, and the search for meaning in unexpected ways.

This whimsical film follows two salesmen as they contemplate the nature of existence. Through a series of interconnected, absurd, and often poignant vignettes, the narrative jumps across time and place. Viewers are taken from a lively sing-along in 1940s Germany to a chaotic flamenco dance lesson, and even witness the humorous actions of a thirsty Swedish king on a battlefield. The film explores themes of life, death, and the search for meaning in unexpected ways.

Does A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence have end credit scenes?

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A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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81

Metascore

6.8

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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90%

TOMATOMETER

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66%

User Score

IMDb

6.9 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

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User Score

Letterboxd

3.8

From 402 fan ratings

Movie Insider

3.80/5

From 5 fan ratings

Awards & Nominations for A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence

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31st Film Independent Spirit Awards 2016

Nomination

Best International Film

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