The Hawks and the Sparrows

The Hawks and the Sparrows

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

NR 1966 · 90 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy, Fantasy

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

Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini · Written by Pier Paolo Pasolini

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