Movie

Pigs and Battleships

1961 · 108 min

A raw, energetic satire that mixes dark comedy with harsh social realism, leaving a bitter aftertaste.

Overview: In the city of Yokosuka, Kinta and his lover Haruko, both involved with yakuza, brave the post-occupation period with a goal to be together.
How it feels: Satirical, dark, cynical and absurd. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Crime, politics
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
politics
Places: big city
sea
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong