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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $222,989 | Details |
| International Box Office | $5,535,778 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $5,758,767 | |
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Synopsis
Sam and Jonathan, a pair of hapless novelty salesman, take us on a kaleidoscopic tour of the human condition in reality and fantasy, unfolding in absurdist episodes: a sing-along at a 1940s beer hall, a randy flamenco teacher, a thirsty King Charles XII of Sweden en route to battle, and a diabolical metaphor for the horrors inflicted by European colonialism. It is a journey that unveils the beauty of single moments, the pettiness of others, life's grandeur, and the humor and tragedy hidden within us all.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $17,398 (7.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 10.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 3.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/17 max. theaters, 7.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $316,366 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 3rd, 2015 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures, released as A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence |
| International Releases: | February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy)
March 6th, 2015 (Wide), released as Holub sedel na konári a premýšľal o živote (Slovakia) May 29th, 2015 (Wide) (Spain) August 7th, 2015 (Wide) (Poland) October 9th, 2015 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | October 6th, 2015 by Magnolia Home Entertainment, released as A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for brief sexuality and some disturbing images. (Rating bulletin 2370, 4/21/2015) |
| Running Time: | 100 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Segments |
| Plot point: | Money Troubles |
| Social setting: | Surrealism / Absurdism |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Roy Andersson Filmproduktion, 4 1/2 Fiksjon, Essential Filmproduktion, Parisienne de Production, Sveriges Television, Arte France Cinema |
| Production Countries: | Sweden |
| Languages: | Swedish |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2015 | 53 | $17,398 | 2 | $8,699 | $25,313 | 1 | |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 49 | $20,740 | +19% | 4 | $5,185 | $56,433 | 2 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 55 | $13,888 | -33% | 9 | $1,543 | $82,634 | 3 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 55 | $11,924 | -14% | 8 | $1,491 | $105,254 | 4 |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 54 | $10,118 | -15% | 11 | $920 | $126,089 | 5 |
| Jul 10, 2015 | 61 | $8,119 | -20% | 11 | $738 | $143,515 | 6 |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 61 | $12,467 | +54% | 17 | $733 | $164,174 | 7 |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 70 | $5,757 | -54% | 12 | $480 | $179,015 | 8 |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 63 | $6,024 | +5% | 9 | $669 | $192,390 | 9 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 | $1,545 | -74% | 6 | $258 | $198,589 | 10 |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 81 | $3,326 | +115% | 5 | $665 | $203,279 | 11 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 83 | $2,461 | -26% | 5 | $492 | $207,515 | 12 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 91 | $904 | -63% | 4 | $226 | $209,929 | 13 |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 92 | $832 | -8% | 5 | $166 | $211,988 | 14 |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 101 | $928 | +12% | 2 | $464 | $213,709 | 15 |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 100 | $598 | -36% | 3 | $199 | $215,781 | 16 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 90 | $2,618 | +338% | 3 | $873 | $218,609 | 17 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 113 | $575 | -78% | 2 | $288 | $221,918 | 18 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | 106 | $278 | -52% | 3 | $93 | $222,284 | 19 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2015 | 50 | $27,778 | 2 | $13,889 | $35,693 | 2 | |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 50 | $33,053 | +19% | 4 | $8,263 | $68,746 | 3 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 50 | $24,584 | -26% | 9 | $2,732 | $93,330 | 4 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 57 | $22,641 | -8% | 8 | $2,830 | $115,971 | 5 |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 54 | $19,425 | -14% | 11 | $1,766 | $135,396 | 6 |
| Jul 10, 2015 | 58 | $16,311 | -16% | 11 | $1,483 | $151,707 | 7 |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 59 | $21,551 | +32% | 17 | $1,268 | $173,258 | 8 |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 65 | $13,108 | -39% | 12 | $1,092 | $186,366 | 9 |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 69 | $10,678 | -19% | 9 | $1,186 | $197,044 | 10 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 89 | $2,909 | -73% | 6 | $485 | $199,953 | 11 |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 81 | $5,101 | +75% | 5 | $1,020 | $205,054 | 12 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 88 | $3,971 | -22% | 5 | $794 | $209,025 | 13 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 93 | $2,131 | -46% | 4 | $533 | $211,156 | 14 |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 96 | $1,625 | -24% | 5 | $325 | $212,781 | 15 |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 100 | $2,402 | +48% | 2 | $1,201 | $215,183 | 16 |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 106 | $808 | -66% | 3 | $269 | $215,991 | 17 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 93 | $5,352 | +562% | 3 | $1,784 | $221,343 | 18 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 119 | $663 | -88% | 2 | $332 | $222,006 | 19 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | 101 | $983 | +48% | 3 | $328 | $222,989 | 20 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10/25/2015 | $1,116 | 1 | 1 | 5 | $58,303 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Italy | 2/20/2015 | $212,307 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $213,994 | 11/6/2018 | |||
| Poland | 8/7/2015 | $5,501 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $5,622 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 10/9/2015 | $48 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $62,641 | 11/19/2018 | |||
| Slovakia | 3/6/2015 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $5,701 | 12/1/2020 | |||
| Spain | 5/29/2015 | $18,274 | 14 | 18 | 79 | $117,205 | 11/28/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $5,072,312 | |||||||||
| International Total | $5,535,778 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Holger Andersson | Jonathan |
Supporting
| Nils Westblom | Sam | |
| Charlotta Larsson | Limping Lotta | |
| Viktor Gyllenberg | King Carl XII | |
| Lotti Tornros | The Flamenco Dancer | |
| Jonas Gerholm | The Lonely Colonel | |
| Ola Stensson | The Captain / Barber | |
| Oscar Salomonsson | The Dancer | |
| Roger Olsen Likvern | The Caretaker |
Production and Technical Credits
| Roy Andersson | Director | |
| Roy Andersson | Screenwriter | |
| Pernilla Sandstrom | Producer | |
| Sarah Nagel | Executive Producer | |
| Isabell Wiegand | Executive Producer | |
| Ulf Jonsson | Production Designer | |
| Julia Tegstrom | Production Designer | |
| Nicklas Nilsson | Production Designer | |
| Sandra Parment | Production Designer | |
| Isabel Sjostrand | Production Designer | |
| Alexandra Strauss | Editor | |
| Istvan Borbas | Cinematographer | |
| Gergely Palos | Cinematographer | |
| Julia Tegstrom | Costume Designer | |
| Linda Sandberg | Make-up and Hair Designer | |
| Robert Hefter | Sound Designer | |
| Robert Hefter | Sound Mixer | |
| Owe Svensson | Sound Mixer | |
| Sophia Frykstam | Casting Director | |
| Zora Rux | Casting Director | |
| Katja Wik | Casting Director | |
| Stig-Ake Nilsson | Casting Director | |
| Andrea Eckerbom | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Sam and Jonathan, a pair of hapless novelty salesman, take us on a kaleidoscopic tour of the human condition in reality and fantasy, unfolding in absurdist episodes: a sing-along at a 1940s beer hall, a randy flamenco teacher, a thirsty King Charles XII of Sweden en route to battle, and a diabolical metaphor for the horrors inflicted by European colonialism. It is a journey that unveils the beauty of single moments, the pettiness of others, life's grandeur, and the humor and tragedy hidden within us all.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $17,398 (7.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 10.75 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 3.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/17 max. theaters, 7.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $316,366 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 3rd, 2015 (Limited) by Magnolia Pictures, released as A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence |
| International Releases: | February 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy)
March 6th, 2015 (Wide), released as Holub sedel na konári a premýšľal o živote (Slovakia) May 29th, 2015 (Wide) (Spain) August 7th, 2015 (Wide) (Poland) October 9th, 2015 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | October 6th, 2015 by Magnolia Home Entertainment, released as A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for brief sexuality and some disturbing images. (Rating bulletin 2370, 4/21/2015) |
| Running Time: | 100 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Segments |
| Plot point: | Money Troubles |
| Social setting: | Surrealism / Absurdism |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Roy Andersson Filmproduktion, 4 1/2 Fiksjon, Essential Filmproduktion, Parisienne de Production, Sveriges Television, Arte France Cinema |
| Production Countries: | Sweden |
| Languages: | Swedish |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2015 | 53 | $17,398 | 2 | $8,699 | $25,313 | 1 | |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 49 | $20,740 | +19% | 4 | $5,185 | $56,433 | 2 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 55 | $13,888 | -33% | 9 | $1,543 | $82,634 | 3 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 55 | $11,924 | -14% | 8 | $1,491 | $105,254 | 4 |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 54 | $10,118 | -15% | 11 | $920 | $126,089 | 5 |
| Jul 10, 2015 | 61 | $8,119 | -20% | 11 | $738 | $143,515 | 6 |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 61 | $12,467 | +54% | 17 | $733 | $164,174 | 7 |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 70 | $5,757 | -54% | 12 | $480 | $179,015 | 8 |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 63 | $6,024 | +5% | 9 | $669 | $192,390 | 9 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 83 | $1,545 | -74% | 6 | $258 | $198,589 | 10 |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 81 | $3,326 | +115% | 5 | $665 | $203,279 | 11 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 83 | $2,461 | -26% | 5 | $492 | $207,515 | 12 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 91 | $904 | -63% | 4 | $226 | $209,929 | 13 |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 92 | $832 | -8% | 5 | $166 | $211,988 | 14 |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 101 | $928 | +12% | 2 | $464 | $213,709 | 15 |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 100 | $598 | -36% | 3 | $199 | $215,781 | 16 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 90 | $2,618 | +338% | 3 | $873 | $218,609 | 17 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 113 | $575 | -78% | 2 | $288 | $221,918 | 18 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | 106 | $278 | -52% | 3 | $93 | $222,284 | 19 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2015 | 50 | $27,778 | 2 | $13,889 | $35,693 | 2 | |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 50 | $33,053 | +19% | 4 | $8,263 | $68,746 | 3 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | 50 | $24,584 | -26% | 9 | $2,732 | $93,330 | 4 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 57 | $22,641 | -8% | 8 | $2,830 | $115,971 | 5 |
| Jul 3, 2015 | 54 | $19,425 | -14% | 11 | $1,766 | $135,396 | 6 |
| Jul 10, 2015 | 58 | $16,311 | -16% | 11 | $1,483 | $151,707 | 7 |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 59 | $21,551 | +32% | 17 | $1,268 | $173,258 | 8 |
| Jul 24, 2015 | 65 | $13,108 | -39% | 12 | $1,092 | $186,366 | 9 |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 69 | $10,678 | -19% | 9 | $1,186 | $197,044 | 10 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 89 | $2,909 | -73% | 6 | $485 | $199,953 | 11 |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 81 | $5,101 | +75% | 5 | $1,020 | $205,054 | 12 |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 88 | $3,971 | -22% | 5 | $794 | $209,025 | 13 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | 93 | $2,131 | -46% | 4 | $533 | $211,156 | 14 |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 96 | $1,625 | -24% | 5 | $325 | $212,781 | 15 |
| Sep 11, 2015 | 100 | $2,402 | +48% | 2 | $1,201 | $215,183 | 16 |
| Sep 18, 2015 | 106 | $808 | -66% | 3 | $269 | $215,991 | 17 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | 93 | $5,352 | +562% | 3 | $1,784 | $221,343 | 18 |
| Oct 2, 2015 | 119 | $663 | -88% | 2 | $332 | $222,006 | 19 |
| Oct 9, 2015 | 101 | $983 | +48% | 3 | $328 | $222,989 | 20 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10/25/2015 | $1,116 | 1 | 1 | 5 | $58,303 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Italy | 2/20/2015 | $212,307 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $213,994 | 11/6/2018 | |||
| Poland | 8/7/2015 | $5,501 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $5,622 | 12/30/2018 | |||
| Russia (CIS) | 10/9/2015 | $48 | 1 | 1 | 1 | $62,641 | 11/19/2018 | |||
| Slovakia | 3/6/2015 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $5,701 | 12/1/2020 | |||
| Spain | 5/29/2015 | $18,274 | 14 | 18 | 79 | $117,205 | 11/28/2018 | |||
| Rest of World | $5,072,312 | |||||||||
| International Total | $5,535,778 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Holger Andersson | Jonathan |
Supporting
| Nils Westblom | Sam | |
| Charlotta Larsson | Limping Lotta | |
| Viktor Gyllenberg | King Carl XII | |
| Lotti Tornros | The Flamenco Dancer | |
| Jonas Gerholm | The Lonely Colonel | |
| Ola Stensson | The Captain / Barber | |
| Oscar Salomonsson | The Dancer | |
| Roger Olsen Likvern | The Caretaker |
Production and Technical Credits
| Roy Andersson | Director | |
| Roy Andersson | Screenwriter | |
| Pernilla Sandstrom | Producer | |
| Sarah Nagel | Executive Producer | |
| Isabell Wiegand | Executive Producer | |
| Ulf Jonsson | Production Designer | |
| Julia Tegstrom | Production Designer | |
| Nicklas Nilsson | Production Designer | |
| Sandra Parment | Production Designer | |
| Isabel Sjostrand | Production Designer | |
| Alexandra Strauss | Editor | |
| Istvan Borbas | Cinematographer | |
| Gergely Palos | Cinematographer | |
| Julia Tegstrom | Costume Designer | |
| Linda Sandberg | Make-up and Hair Designer | |
| Robert Hefter | Sound Designer | |
| Robert Hefter | Sound Mixer | |
| Owe Svensson | Sound Mixer | |
| Sophia Frykstam | Casting Director | |
| Zora Rux | Casting Director | |
| Katja Wik | Casting Director | |
| Stig-Ake Nilsson | Casting Director | |
| Andrea Eckerbom | Casting Director |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.