Pigsty (1969)
Original title: Porcile
Pigsty is a 1969 Italian-language drama movie directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud and Alberto Lionello.
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 answers
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 post-war German industrialist, is on the way to lie down with his farm's pigs, because he doesn't like human relationships.
When was Pigsty released?
Pigsty was released on 2 September 1969.
How long is Pigsty?
Pigsty runs 1h 39m.
Who made Pigsty?
Pigsty was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Where can I watch Pigsty?
Pigsty is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Pigsty
Stream: Criterion Channel
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)
- Sergio Elia as Servo (uncredited)
- Antonino Faà di Bruno as Vecchio (Scena della Sentenza) (uncredited)