Hour of the Pig (1993)
Release Year: 1993
Nation: France, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: The Hour of the Pig, The Advocate, Часът на прасето, A Hora do Porco, Entre a Luz E as Trevas, L'avocat, Pesthauch des Bösen, Sian hetki, L'heure du cochon, A disznó órája, Godzina swini, Vreme svinje, Час свиньи
Director: Leslie Megahey
Writer: Leslie Megahey
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: BBC Film, CiBy 2000
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: animal attack, child murder, court case, dark ages, dark comedy, french history, gothic, witchcraft
Story
In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he soon finds himself drawn into complex amorous and political intrigues. Meanwhile, he is tasked with defending an unusual client: a pig owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. This pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy. The details surrounding this crime are unclear, and it's up to Richard to navigate the dark comedic waters of French history and unravel the truth.
Summary
Hour of the Pig is a unique blend of genres, set against the backdrop of medieval France. Directed by Leslie Megahey in 1993, the film follows young lawyer Richard Courtois as he leaves Paris for the countryside, only to become embroiled in a web of political and romantic intrigues. Adding an unusual twist to the story is the central court case involving a pig accused of murdering a child. The film touches upon themes of witchcraft and animal attacks within its dark comedy framework.
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