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Seeing Pigs

Celebrate the lives of pigs on screen this January with four free screenings at the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre!

Seeing Pigs

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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.

Please visit our website for more information and for links to the eventbrite pages for each event, where you can book your tickets: stomacglasgow.wordpress.com/seeing-pigs-2025/

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