Disco Fucking
Disco Fucking

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Disco Fucking

1989
Movie
Adult · 18+
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German

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users83%
Director: Kirsten SheridanGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Pig and Runt, born on the same night in the same Cork hospital, share an inseparable, almost telepathic bond. Their world is a playful, bizarre creation of their own making, filled with invented language and shared experiences. As they enter adolescence, the outside world begins to intrude, forcing them to confront their identities and the nature of their unique relationship.

Critical Reception

Disco Pigs was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique premise, strong performances, and energetic direction. It resonated with audiences for its exploration of intense adolescent friendships and burgeoning sexuality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its audacious and imaginative storytelling.

  • Lauded for the captivating performances of its young leads.

  • Noted for its raw energy and unconventional approach to adolescence.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a unique and compelling portrayal of intense youthful connection. Many appreciated its original language and the strong chemistry between the main actors, though some found its experimental nature a bit challenging.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. Won awards at various independent film festivals.

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of a stage play of the same name, also written by Enda Walsh and directed by Kirsten Sheridan, which premiered in 1997.

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