The Hour of The Pig
Where: |
🇫🇷 France |
When: |
The 15th Century |
The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass. — Black comedy about 15th-century Paris lawyer Richard Courtois (Firth) who decides to apply his trade in the country, only to find things stranger than he can imagine. His first case turns out to be defending a pig that's accused of murdering a child. The pig is owned by the beautiful gypsy Samira (Annabi), who, the idealistic lawyer finds himself falling in love (or lust) with. A Gothic tale with religion, superstition, power struggles, and ignorance as a backdrop.
Released in 1993 — 112 minutes
Genres: |
Drama History Thriller Crime Romance Comedy Mystery |
Language: |
English |