The Pig
- 2008
- 23m
Rating: 6.3 out of 10TMDB(6 votes)
Overview
In this live-action, Oscar-nominated short from Denmark, Asbjorn is a patient admitted to a Danish hospital, who quickly warms to a painting of a whimsical pig hung on the walls. It becomes a source of comfort and solace for him - until another patient has it removed by request (Written by Nathan Southern, Rovi)
Fun facts
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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film (2009)
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Music
Music by Bent Fabric
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jens Schlosser
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Dorthe Warnø HøghWriter
- Anders Frithiof AugustWriter
- Lars Saabye ChristensenWriter
- Original title
- Grisen
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- November 1, 2008
- Original language
- Danish
- Countries
- Denmark
Cast
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