---
title: "The Boy and the Pigeon"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-boy-and-the-pigeon-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 289447
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 19
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Boy and the Pigeon (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-boy-and-the-pigeon-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Boy and the Pigeon is a 1961 short drama film with a runtime of nineteen minutes that explores childhood, dreams, and the first harsh lessons of life. The story follows a boy who cannot afford a pigeon priced at one hundred rubles, leading him to barter his father's stamp album to acquire a bird and release it into the sky.

The film holds cultural significance as a dramatic short exploring how society and its laws bring changes that can sometimes break a child's brightest dreams when the pigeon returns to its former owner who demands more money. Its tone is reflective and earnest, structured as a concise cinematic experience about facing the realities of the adult world.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young boy barters his father's stamp album for a pigeon, learning harsh childhood lessons."

### Why Watch
- It explores childhood dreams and early life lessons.
- It features a unique barter involving a father's stamp album.
- It has a concise runtime of nineteen minutes.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It may lack appeal for viewers seeking upbeat resolutions without harsh lessons.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and reflective, pacing is short at nineteen minutes, and it is suitable for audiences interested in short drama films.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #childhood-dreams, #barter-system, #first-lessons, #society-rules, #pigeon-market, #short-drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrei Konchalovsky, Yevgeni Ostashenko

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nikolay Burlyaev** as *the Boy*
- **Vladimir Shurupov** as *pigeon-fancier*
- **Evgeniy Urbanskiy** as *the loader from the store*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Boy and the Pigeon (1961)?
Streaming availability details are not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is The Boy and the Pigeon worth watching?
It is worth watching if you want to experience a concise nineteen minute drama about childhood and dreams.

### Q: What is the binge duration for The Boy and the Pigeon?
The film has a total runtime of nineteen minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of The Boy and the Pigeon?
The Boy and the Pigeon is a standalone short film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Boy and the Pigeon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/289447)
- [The Boy and the Dove - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boy_and_the_Dove)

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