Movie

The Boy and the Pigeon

★ 5.7(6)196119m

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Good to know

Director: Andrei Konchalovsky, Yevgeni Ostashenko
Release date: 1961-04-01
Runtime: 19m
Language: Russian
Status: Released
Country: Soviet Union

About The Boy and the Pigeon

The Boy and the Pigeon is a 1961 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and Yevgeni Ostashenko, starring Nikolay Burlyaev, Vladimir Shurupov and Evgeniy Urbanskiy. It has a runtime of 19 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boy and the Pigeon in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Nikolay Burlyaev

the Boy

Vladimir Shurupov

pigeon-fancier

Evgeniy Urbanskiy

the loader from the store

Themes & keywords

short film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boy and the Pigeon in Canada?+

The Boy and the Pigeon is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Boy and the Pigeon on Netflix?+

The Boy and the Pigeon is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Boy and the Pigeon?+

The Boy and the Pigeon has a runtime of 19 minutes (19 minutes).

Who stars in The Boy and the Pigeon?+

The Boy and the Pigeon stars Nikolay Burlyaev, Vladimir Shurupov and Evgeniy Urbanskiy.

When did The Boy and the Pigeon come out?+

The Boy and the Pigeon is a 1961 movie directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and Yevgeni Ostashenko.

What genre is The Boy and the Pigeon?+

The Boy and the Pigeon is Drama film.

Who directed The Boy and the Pigeon?+

The Boy and the Pigeon was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and Yevgeni Ostashenko.