The Hawks and the Sparrows

The Hawks and the Sparrows

An off-beat comedy about serious matters by PIER PAOLO PASOLINI.

Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini

Produced by Arco Film

196690 min7.2 / 10

A surreal, philosophically dense fable that uses a talking bird and father-son journey to satirize society and grapple with meaning, wrapped in playful, allegorical comedy.

A man and his son take an allegorical stroll through life with a talking bird that spouts social and political philosophy.

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  • Is The Hawks and the Sparrows one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of films.

  • Is The Hawks and the Sparrows scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Hawks and the Sparrows violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does The Hawks and the Sparrows end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Hawks and the Sparrows sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Hawks and the Sparrows easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love75

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