Pigsty
"I killed my father, I ate human flesh, and I quiver with joy."
Originally released in 1969. Pigsty is a drama film. directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Starring Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, and Alberto Lionello
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (161 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Pierre Clémenti
as Cannibale
Jean-Pierre Léaud
as Julian Klotz
Alberto Lionello
as Signore Klotz
Ugo Tognazzi
as Herdhitze
Anne Wiazemsky
as Ida
Margarita Lozano
as Madame Klotz
Marco Ferreri
as Hans Günther
Franco Citti
as Secondo Cannibale
Ninetto Davoli
as Maracchione
Luigi Barbini
as Soldato nel Deserto (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- IDI Cinematografica
- I Film Dell'Orso
- Internazionale Nembo Distribuzione Importazione Esportazione Film (INDIEF)
- C.A.P.A.C.
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 po...
Who directed Pigsty?
Pigsty was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
How long is Pigsty?
Pigsty has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Pigsty released?
Pigsty was released on September 2, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pigsty?
The main cast of Pigsty includes Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Alberto Lionello, Ugo Tognazzi, Anne Wiazemsky.
Is Pigsty worth watching?
Pigsty has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 161 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.