Divine Pig (2010)
The pig is unclean to some, tasty or sweet to others. The pig Dorus grows up in the backyard of free-range butcher Gerard Zwetsloot. They walk around the village together and are local celebrities. After two years, Dorus is ready for slaughter and Gerard is faced with a difficult choice: the pig or the meat. A story about a pig and a butcher that shows how ambiguous our relationship with animals can be.
Director: Hans Dortmans
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Music: De Kift
Cinematography: Erik van Empel
Editing: Patrick Janssens
Production: Pieter van Huystee Film & TV, NTR
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Keywords
pig, butcher, ethics
More Films by Director: Hans Dortmans
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Divine Pig about?
- The pig is unclean to some, tasty or sweet to others. The pig Dorus grows up in the backyard of free-range butcher Gerard Zwetsloot. They walk around the village together and are local celebrities. After two years, Dorus is ready for slaughter and Gerard is faced with a difficult choice: the pig or the meat. A story about a pig and a butcher that shows how ambiguous our relationship with animals can be.
- Who directed Divine Pig?
- Divine Pig was directed by Hans Dortmans.
- How long is Divine Pig?
- Divine Pig has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Divine Pig?
- Divine Pig is a Documentary film.
- Where was Divine Pig produced?
- Divine Pig was produced in Netherlands.