Pigsty (1969)

I killed my father, I ate human flesh, and I quiver with joy.

Pigsty (1969) poster

Two dramatic stories. In an undetermined past, a young cannibal (who killed his own father) is condemned to be torn to pieces by some wild beasts. In the second story, Julian, the young son of a post-war German industrialist, is on the way to lie down with his farm's pigs, because he doesn't like human relationships.

Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Benedetto Ghiglia
Cinematography: Tonino Delli Colli, Armando Nannuzzi
Editing: Nino Baragli
Production: IDI Cinematografica, I Film Dell'Orso, Internazionale Nembo Distribuzione Importazione Esportazione Film (INDIEF), C.A.P.A.C.
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

farm, pig, death sentence, murder, cannibal, social outcast, antisocial behavior

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pigsty about?
Two dramatic stories. In an undetermined past, a young cannibal (who killed his own father) is condemned to be torn to pieces by some wild beasts. In the second story, Julian, the young son of a post-war German industrialist, is on the way to lie down with his farm's pigs, because he doesn't like human relationships.
Who directed Pigsty?
Pigsty was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in Pigsty?
Pigsty stars Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Alberto Lionello, Ugo Tognazzi, Anne Wiazemsky, Margarita Lozano.
How long is Pigsty?
Pigsty has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Pigsty?
Pigsty is a Drama film.
Where was Pigsty produced?
Pigsty was produced in France, Italy.