The Song of the Grey Pigeon (1961)
An unusual children's film set during World War II in Czechoslovakia, this compelling drama unfolds five different segments that present the war through the eyes of three youngsters. The three have a series of adventures which include saving a soldier from being captured by the Germans, helping out the resistance fighters, and meeting up with a young Russian woman trained in guerrilla warfare. As they learn more about life and danger, various circumstances constantly recall the reality of war itself. The title comes from a wounded pigeon under the care of one of the youngsters.
Director: Stanislav Barabáš
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: May 1, 1961
Cast
- Pavol Poláček - Rudko Hrudka
- Pavol Mattoš - Vinco
- Vlado Brečka - Martin
- Karol Machata
- Ladislav Chudík - Milan's father
- Vladimír Durdík - Rudko's father
- Jiří Sovák - Fero Šlosiarik
- Karla Chadimová - Natasa
- Elena Zvaríková-Pappová
- Oľga Zöllnerová - Verona
Screenplay
- Albert Marenčin (Screenplay)
- Albert Marenčin (Story)
- Ivan Bukovčan (Screenplay)
- Ivan Bukovčan (Story)
Music: Zdeněk Liška
Cinematography: Vladimír Ješina
Editing: Maximilián Remeň
Production: Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Deutsch, Pусский, Slovenčina
Original Language: sk
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Stanislav Barabáš
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Song of the Grey Pigeon about?
- An unusual children's film set during World War II in Czechoslovakia, this compelling drama unfolds five different segments that present the war through the eyes of three youngsters. The three have a series of adventures which include saving a soldier from being captured by the Germans, helping out the resistance fighters, and meeting up with a young Russian woman trained in guerrilla warfare. As they learn more about life and danger, various circumstances constantly recall the reality of war itself. The title comes from a wounded pigeon under the care of one of the youngsters.
- Who directed The Song of the Grey Pigeon?
- The Song of the Grey Pigeon was directed by Stanislav Barabáš.
- Who stars in The Song of the Grey Pigeon?
- The Song of the Grey Pigeon stars Pavol Poláček, Pavol Mattoš, Vlado Brečka, Karol Machata, Ladislav Chudík, Vladimír Durdík.
- How long is The Song of the Grey Pigeon?
- The Song of the Grey Pigeon has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Song of the Grey Pigeon?
- The Song of the Grey Pigeon is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Song of the Grey Pigeon produced?
- The Song of the Grey Pigeon was produced in Czechoslovakia.
- What are the themes of The Song of the Grey Pigeon?
- The themes of The Song of the Grey Pigeon include: The Horror of War and Humanity.