Pigeons in the Square (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1982, Pigeons in the Square is a documentary film directed by Jean Painlevé, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. An enthusiastic grandfather sits with children in a Parisian park talking about pigeons. First. their physical appearance—eye, wings and tail, and color—and their varieties. Then, he encourages the children to imitate their walk. He points out courtship and mating rituals, then provides an illustrated discussion of how they eat. This section is punctuated by a flock of pigeons fighting over a small, hard ball each wants to eat; the narrator's describes it as if it were a soccer match. He concludes with a discussion of pigeons taking off, landing, and flying; he uses slow motion and stop-time photography to show his audience.
Who’s in it. Pigeons in the Square stars Jean Painlevé as Self (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Pigeons in the Square has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pigeons in the Square page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pigeons in the Square (1982)?
- In US, Pigeons in the Square is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pigeons in the Square worth watching?
- Pigeons in the Square holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pigeons in the Square?
- Pigeons in the Square stars Jean Painlevé.
- When was Pigeons in the Square released?
- Pigeons in the Square was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.