Monday 11 May 2015

A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (2014)

The latest film from Roy Andersson and final part in his 'living' trilogy which is set out exactly like first two films with each scene/segment being done mainly in one big static wide shot. The film itself is rather wonderful, you have some great comical moments and some purely wonderful moments of people just living. There was one scene in particular involving a large metal drum with horn instruments sticking out, that was completely mesmerising (a scene that certainly has to be seen). It all plays out at it's own steady pace, which may be a little too slow from some peoples tastes, but works perfectly with the films deadpan approach.
Overall this is another great film by Andersson and a great finale to his 'living' trilogy. Just wonderful stuff.
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