Piggies
Piggies

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Piggies

1970
Movie
105 min
German

The writer, the publisher, the just-famous poet, the once-famous film director, the dreaded critic, the educated dentist and the half-educated goldsmith are at home in the culture industry, they know their way around, and they have learned to be wary of each other and of themselves: what they have in common is a secret fear that one day they will no longer belong, that one day they will no longer be able to keep up.

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Director: Kurt KrenGenres: Experimental, Short

Plot Summary

Piggies is a short experimental film that captures a series of disjointed, surreal, and often disturbing images. The film's abstract nature resists a traditional narrative, instead focusing on sensory and psychological impact through its unconventional editing and imagery.

Critical Reception

As an avant-garde experimental film, 'Piggies' was not widely reviewed in mainstream critical circles. Its reception was primarily within the art-house and experimental film communities, where it was noted for its challenging and provocative nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and unsettling imagery.

  • A challenging and abstract viewing experience.

  • Reflects themes of societal decay or psychological fragmentation.

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Awards & Accolades

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Fun Fact

Kurt Kren was a significant figure in Austrian avant-garde cinema, known for his radical approach to filmmaking and his collaborations with artists like Valie Export.

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