Pigeons in the Square (1982)

Pigeons in the Square (1982) poster

An enthusiastic grandfather sits with children in a Parisian park talking about pigeons. First. their physical appearance—eye, wings and tail, and color—and their varieties. Then, he encourages the children to imitate their walk. He points out courtship and mating rituals, then provides an illustrated discussion of how they eat. This section is punctuated by a flock of pigeons fighting over a small, hard ball each wants to eat; the narrator's describes it as if it were a soccer match. He concludes with a discussion of pigeons taking off, landing, and flying; he uses slow motion and stop-time photography to show his audience.

Director: Jean Painlevé
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ramon de Herrera
Cinematography: Vincent Berczi
Editing: Agnès Mouchel
Production: Les Documents Cinématographiques
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Painlevé
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pigeons in the Square about?
An enthusiastic grandfather sits with children in a Parisian park talking about pigeons. First. their physical appearance—eye, wings and tail, and color—and their varieties. Then, he encourages the children to imitate their walk. He points out courtship and mating rituals, then provides an illustrated discussion of how they eat. This section is punctuated by a flock of pigeons fighting over a small, hard ball each wants to eat; the narrator's describes it as if it were a soccer match. He concludes with a discussion of pigeons taking off, landing, and flying; he uses slow motion and stop-time photography to show his audience.
Who directed Pigeons in the Square?
Pigeons in the Square was directed by Jean Painlevé.
Who stars in Pigeons in the Square?
Pigeons in the Square stars Jean Painlevé.
How long is Pigeons in the Square?
Pigeons in the Square has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Pigeons in the Square?
Pigeons in the Square is a Documentary film.
Where was Pigeons in the Square produced?
Pigeons in the Square was produced in France.