The Song of the Grey Pigeon
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An unusual children's film set during World War II in Czechoslovakia, this compelling drama unfolds five different segments that present the war through the eyes of three youngsters. The three have a series of adventures which include saving a soldier from being captured by the Germans, helping out the resistance fighters, and meeting up with a young Russian woman trained in guerrilla warfare. As they learn more about life and danger, various circumstances constantly recall the reality of war itself. The title comes from a wounded pigeon under the care of one of the youngsters.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1961-05-01
Runtime: 98 mins
Director: Stanislav Barabáš
Spoken language: Deutsch, Pусский, Slovenčina
Genres: Drama, War
Original title: The Song of the Grey Pigeon
Production Companies: Štúdio hraných filmov Bratislava
Production Countries: Czechoslovakia
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