A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (2015): Cast & Ratings
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence is a 2015 comedy drama directed by Roy Andersson, starring Lotti Törnros, Ola Stensson and Holger Andersson. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2016. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Roy Andersson
- Original language
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Swedish - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence About?
The premise of A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence without spoilers.
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.
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- absurdism
- surreal comedy
- dark comedy
- alternative comedy
- satire comedy
- workplace drama
- flamenco dancer
- flamenco
- dance teacher
- charles xii of sweden
- sing along
- false vampire teeth
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- monster mask
- novelty item
- salesman
- fire
- cylinder
- horse
- kiss
- singing
- bar
- money problems
- mask
- drinking beer
- beer
- hospital
- heart attack
- death
- long take
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence Cast
Lotti Törnros leads the cast, with Ola Stensson and Holger Andersson. Directed by Roy Andersson; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roy Andersson
Also Starring in A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence
· 2 moreMore from Roy Andersson
More films directed by Roy Andersson, best-rated first: You, the Living, Songs from the Second Floor, About Endlessness and About Endlessness.
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence Box Office
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence grossed $1.4 million worldwide. $222,989 came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (84%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- US & Canada
- $223K
- International
- $1.2M
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence Awards & Nominations
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence earned 1 award nomination, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2016.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence.
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien” and “En duva satt på en gren och funderade på tillvaron”.
- Also known as
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- Kyyhkynen oksalla istui, olevaista pohtien
- En duva satt på en gren och funderade på tillvaron
- Um Pombo Pousou num Galho Refletindo sobre a Existência
- 비둘기
- 가지에 앉아 존재를 성찰하다
- さよなら、人類
- Un piccione seduto su un ramo riflette sull'esistenza
- Eine Taube sitzt auf einem Zweig und denkt über das Leben nach
- 寒枝雀静
- Un pigeon perché sur une branche philosophait sur l’existence
- Una paloma se posó en una rama a reflexionar sobre la existencia
- Gołąb przysiadł na gałęzi i rozmyśla o istnieniu
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- Um Pombo Pousou num Ramo a Reflectir na Existência
- Голубь сидел на ветке, размышляя о бытии
- Сидів голуб на гілці, міркуючи про буття
- Holub seděl na větvi a rozmýšlel o životě
- Egy galamb leült egy ágra, hogy tűnődjön a létezésről
- Гълъб, кацнал на клон, размишлява за битието
- Голуб седи на грани размишљајући о постојању
- En Due Sad På En Gren Og Funderede Over Tilværelsen
- Balandis tupėjo ant šakos ir mąstė apie būtį
- 鴿子在樹枝上沈思
- İnsanları Seyreden Güvercin
- Ένα περιστέρι έκατσε σε ένα κλαδί συλλογιζόμενο την ύπαρξή του
- Una paloma se sentó en una rama a reflexionar sobre la existencia
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A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence released?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence was released on June 3, 2015.
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.
More films by Roy Andersson Who is in the cast of A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence stars Lotti Törnros, Ola Stensson and Holger Andersson, among 6 credited actors.
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 $1.4 million worldwide ($222,989 domestic, $1.2 million international).
How is A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence rated?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence nominated for any awards?
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence have a post-credit scene?
No. A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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