A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (2015) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2015 · 101 min · Swedish

#5,770 1

Directed by

Roy Andersson

Starring

Holger Andersson, Jonas Gerholm, Lotti Törnros, Nils Westblom, Ola Stensson, Viktor Gyllenberg

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.