Our Lovely Pig Slaughter

A wry, uncomfortable family gathering where small talk hides grief and old wounds, leaving you squirming and moved in equal measure.

Directed by

Adam Martinec

Genres

Drama

Starring

Karel Martinec, Miloslav Čížek, Pavlína Balner

Overview

The pig-killing fest on an old farm is a tradition Karel looks forward to every year. It’s the only chance for the whole family to get together, have a good time, engage in a squabble or two, and enjoy some great food. But this time things are different. The butcher hides the fact his cartridges are damp, grampa can’t bring himself to tell Karel, recently widowed, that this slaughter will be their last, daughter Lucie is depressed after her marital breakup, and grandson Dušík runs away while his parents argue over whether he’s old enough to watch the kill. As for Karel, the pig’s blood spilling everywhere is the last straw...

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, satirical and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, grief, isolation, trauma

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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