Pig Earth
Synopsis
“Pig Earth” marked John Berger’s first return to television after “Ways of Seeing”. The film, boldly using mostly still photographs, is based on John’s book of the same name, which was both a work of fiction as well as a history of French Peasant experience, as told by John ‘the story teller’, as if in the peasant’s own voices. All of which was given brilliant visual expression in the film through a series of beautifully edited sequences, each constructed from vivid and moving photographs of peasants and their lives, in black and white and colour, by John’s friend and long-time collaborator, the Swiss photographer Jean Mohr.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Dibb
- Original Title
- Pig Earth
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Dibb
Peter Hall
Dai Vaughan, Howard Sharp
Penny Forster, Christopher Fox, Mike Dibb
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hall
Director of Photography
Mike Dibb
Director
Penny Forster
Producer
Christopher Fox
Producer
Dai Vaughan
Editor
Howard Sharp
Editor
Mike Dibb
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pig Earth.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pig Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pig Earth about?
“Pig Earth” marked John Berger’s first return to television after “Ways of Seeing”. The film, boldly using mostly still photographs, is based on John’s book of the same name, which was both a work of fiction as well as a history of French Peasant experience, as told by John ‘the story teller’, as if in the peasant’s own voices. All of which was given brilliant visual expression in the film through a series of beautifully edited sequences, each constructed from vivid and moving photographs of peasants and their lives, in black and white and colour, by John’s friend and long-time collaborator, the Swiss photographer Jean Mohr.
Who directed Pig Earth?
Pig Earth was directed by Mike Dibb.
Who stars in Pig Earth?
The principal cast of Pig Earth includes John Berger, Jean Mohr, Teodor Shanin.
When was Pig Earth released and how long is it?
Pig Earth was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 49m.