Synopsis
Sam and Jonathan, a pair of hapless novelty salesman, take us on a kaleidoscopic tour of the human condition in reality and fantasy, 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 a diabolical metaphor for the horrors inflicted by European colonialism. It is a journey that unveils the beauty of single moments, the pettiness of others, life's grandeur, and the humor and tragedy hidden within us all.
Metrics
Opening Weekend: | $17,398 (7.8% of total gross) |
Legs: | 10.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
Domestic Share: | 3.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/17 max. theaters, 7.1 weeks average run per theater |
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $285,142 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
Record | Rank | Amount |
---|---|---|
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,401-11,500) | 11,488 | $222,989 |
All Time International Box Office (Rank 6,301-6,400) | 6,337 | $5,535,778 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 9,601-9,700) | 9,623 | $5,758,767 |
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) | 3,541 | $222,989 |
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,072 | $222,989 |
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,001-1,100) | 1,088 | $5,535,778 |
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) | 1,914 | $5,758,767 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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iTunes: | iTunes |
Vudu: | Vudu |
Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | June 3rd, 2015 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures, released as A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence |
International Releases: | February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy)
March 6th, 2015 (Wide), released as Holub sedel na konári a premýšľal o živote (Slovakia) May 29th, 2015 (Wide) (Spain) August 7th, 2015 (Wide) (Poland) October 9th, 2015 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
Video Release: | October 6th, 2015 by Magnolia Home Entertainment, released as A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence |
MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for brief sexuality and some disturbing images. (Rating bulletin 2370, 4/21/2015) |
Running Time: | 100 minutes |
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Keywords: | Money Troubles, Surrealism / Absurdism, Segments |
Source: | Original Screenplay |
Genre: | Comedy |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
Production/Financing Companies: | Roy Andersson Filmproduktion, 4 1/2 Fiksjon, Essential Filmproduktion, Parisienne de Production, Sveriges Television, Arte France Cinema |
Production Countries: | Sweden |
Languages: | Swedish |