Divine Pig
Goddelijk Varken
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans Dortmans
- Original Score
- De Kift
- Original Title
- Goddelijk Varken
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Pieter van Huystee Film & TV, NTR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans Dortmans
De Kift
Erik van Empel
Patrick Janssens
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Dortmans
Director
Erik van Empel
Director of Photography
Patrick Janssens
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Divine Pig
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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. 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.
Who directed Divine Pig?
Divine Pig was directed by Hans Dortmans.
Who stars in Divine Pig?
The principal cast of Divine Pig includes Not specified.
When was Divine Pig released and how long is it?
Divine Pig was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Divine Pig?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Divine Pig was composed by De Kift.