Chicken Feed for Little Birds
In a building close to the Place de la Contrescarpe in Paris, a tale of criss‑crossings in turn romantic, gourmet, interested or mystical, between an Italian gigolo and a nightclub hostess, a family of butchers and an apprentice rocker, a mystic tailor, a writer sending himself telegrams, an alert paralytic woman, a thoughtful concierge, a bird breeder and a just‑out‑of‑jail hooligan. Little by little each one discovers each other’s more or less troubled history… when a mysterious death introduces the Police within this huis clos, hastens disclosure of well‑kept secrets and ruffle this little World.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Du mouron pour les petits oiseaux |
| Year | 1963 |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Marcel Carné |
| Runtime | 109 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (15 votes) |
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The film constructs an intricate clockwork of chance encounters and unexpected connections, relying on the tradition of the French comedy of manners. It explores human foibles and eccentricities through a lens of gentle irony, never devolving into mere farce.
What lingers after the final reel is the delight of a character puzzle where each new piece reframes the whole. The experience is akin to peering into the vibrant windows of a Parisian apartment block, each with its own clandestine drama. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Marcel Carné
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With a glass of wine in hand, savoring the wit and whimsy of Parisian vignettes.
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