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The Hour of the Pig

1993 · 112 min

A wry, gothic medieval courtroom drama that blends dark comedy with creeping dread and moral unease.

Directed by
Leslie Megahey
Genres
Drama, History, Thriller
Tagline
The case is a dog. The defendant is a pig. And the law is an ass.
Overview
In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy.

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Directed by
Leslie Megahey
Genres
Drama, History, Thriller
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • justice
  • corruption
  • morality
  • isolation
  • betrayal
Places
  • countryside
  • small town
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
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Action3
Horror4
Humour5
Realism7
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight6

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Genres
drama, history, thriller, crime, romance, mystery
Directed by
Leslie Megahey
Written by
Leslie Megahey
Starring
Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Amina Annabi, Nicol Williamson, Michael Gough, Harriet Walter, Jim Carter
Music
Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography
John Hooper
Runtime
112 min
Country
United Kingdom, France
Languages
English

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