The Boy and the Pigeon
The boy wants to have a pigeon, but he can't afford to buy a bird. On the market for a pigeon asking for 100 rubles! Then he decides to buy a bird, bartering it for his father's album with stamps. Having caught a pigeon, the boy releases a bird into the sky. But the pigeon is returning to it's native dovecote, to it's former owner, who again demands money for it. This is a short movie about childhood and dreams, about the first life lessons that everyone has to face in childhood, when society and its laws bring changes into life, sometimes breaking the brightest dreams.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Мальчик и голубь |
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Andrei Konchalovsky |
| Runtime | 19 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.8/10 (5 votes) |
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The Boy and the Pigeon is an acquired taste at 4.8/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1961. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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