The Song of the Grey Pigeon (1961)
Overview
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.
Cast
Karol Machata
Ladislav Chudík
Milan's father
Jiří Sovák
Fero Šlosiarik
Karla Chadimová
Natasa
Elena Zvaríková-Pappová
Martin Ťapák
Otto Lackovič
Viktor Blaho
Adam Matejka
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