When Pigs Fly
When Pigs Fly

When Pigs Fly

1993Movie97 minEnglish

The ghosts of a middle-aged woman and a precocious little girl help an unwed jazz musician and a bar dancer reverse their bad fortune.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: E. Elias MerhigeGenres: Fantasy, Horror, Musical

Plot Summary

In a bleak, post-apocalyptic world, a young man named Kallipolis embarks on a surreal journey to find a legendary treasure. His quest is guided by mysterious prophecies and fraught with bizarre encounters in a landscape populated by mutated creatures and the remnants of a lost civilization. The film blends elements of dark fantasy and grotesque imagery as Kallipolis navigates this dreamlike and dangerous reality.

Critical Reception

When Pigs Fly is a highly stylized and avant-garde film that garnered a cult following for its unique visual aesthetic and bizarre narrative. It is often described as a challenging and divisive film, appreciated more by fans of experimental cinema than mainstream audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking and unique visual design.
  • Criticized for its often inscrutable and meandering plot.
  • Considered a niche film for fans of surreal and experimental cinema.

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Fun Fact

The film's distinctive visual style was heavily influenced by the art of Hieronymus Bosch, particularly his triptych 'The Garden of Earthly Delights'.

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