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The Old Lady and the Pigeons

1997 · 25 min Animation Comedy
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

A starving gendarme, wasting away from hunger, is reduced to grabbing castoff snacks from fat American tourists. When he sees as old woman feeding pigeons, in desperation he hits on the bizarre idea of dressing up as one...

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Original Title La vieille dame et les pigeons
Year 1997
Country Canada, France, Belgium
Genre Animation, Comedy
Director Sylvain Chomet
Runtime 25 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (67 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Sylvain Chomet

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

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