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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.
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How long is Pigeons in the Square?
Pigeons in the Square has a runtime of 27m ( and 27 minutes).
Who directed Pigeons in the Square?
Pigeons in the Square was directed by Jean Painlevé and released in 1982.
What genre is Pigeons in the Square?
Pigeons in the Square is a Documentary film (1982).
Who stars in Pigeons in the Square?
The cast of Pigeons in the Square includes Jean Painlevé.
What is the TMDB rating for Pigeons in the Square?
Pigeons in the Square has a TMDB rating of 6.2/10 based on 16 votes.
