
The Old Lady and the Pigeons
Directed by Sylvain Chomet
Produced by Trans Europe Film, Django Films
A whimsical, absurdist animated comedy about desperation and survival told through the bizarre scheme of a starving gendarme disguising himself as a pigeon.
A starving gendarme, wasting away from hunger, is reduced to grabbing castoff snacks from fat American tourists. When he sees as old woman feeding pigeons, in desperation he hits on the bizarre idea of dressing up as one...
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Is The Old Lady and the Pigeons scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Old Lady and the Pigeons easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is The Old Lady and the Pigeons violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is The Old Lady and the Pigeons sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Old Lady and the Pigeons end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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