Seeing Pigs
Celebrate the lives of pigs on screen this January with four free screenings at the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre!
About Seeing Pigs
Celebrate the lives of pigs on screen this January with four free screenings at the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre (Room 237ABC).
Friday 17th January (17:15 - 20:00)
Ron Howard’s Willow (1988) [PG rating; 120 mins]
Featuring ILM’s famous ‘morphing’ effect and an army transformed into pigs, this classic fantasy film tells the story of a good-hearted farmer (Warwick Davis) who goes on an adventure to return a foundling to her people. With a panel discussion by Fantasy researchers at Glasgow.
Friday 24th January (17:30 - 20:00)
Alessio Schiazza’s Cuori Liberi (2024) [80 mins]
Nine pigs from a sanctuary in Italy are commemorated by their human family and thousands of activists who gathered around their home to prevent their culling. With a remote talk from the director.
Tuesday 28th January (18:00 - 19:30)
Allison Argo’s The Last Pig (2017) [55 mins]
A pig farmer grapples with death, searches for compassion, and finally finds the courage to change. With discussion.
Friday 31st January (18:00 - 20:30)
Michael Sarnoski’s Pig (2021) [15 rating; 90 mins]
A truffle hunter (Nicholas Cage) who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness must visit Portland to find the mysterious person who stole his beloved foraging pig. With a panel discussion, expert Q&A, and drinks.
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