Divine Pig
Originally released in 2010. Divine Pig is a documentary film. directed by Hans Dortmans. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2010
16 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Pieter van Huystee Film & TV
- NTR
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....
Who directed Divine Pig?
Divine Pig was directed by Hans Dortmans.
How long is Divine Pig?
Divine Pig has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Divine Pig released?
Divine Pig was released on January 1, 2010 in theaters.