Citizen Pig!
Citizen Pig!

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Citizen Pig!

2020
Movie
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Russian

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Chester CopperpotGenres: Comedy, Satire, Political Drama

Plot Summary

In the peculiar town of Oinkton, where pigs hold all positions of power, a humble farmer's pig named Citizen Pig! stumbles upon a vast conspiracy involving stolen acorns and corrupt officials. With the help of a disillusioned journalist sow and a grizzled old boar, he must navigate the treacherous political landscape to expose the truth before the annual Acorn Festival is ruined.

Critical Reception

Citizen Pig! was met with a mixed but generally positive reception, lauded for its sharp satire and whimsical premise, though some critics found its pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever political allegory disguised as a barnyard tale.

  • Appreciated for its surprisingly nuanced characters and witty dialogue.

  • Some found the humor a bit too niche or the plot predictable.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed the film's unique concept and comedic timing, with many finding it a refreshing and thought-provoking satire. A portion of viewers felt the story could have been developed further.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Golden Globe Awards; Winner of the Comedy Vanguard Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive squeal used for Citizen Pig! was actually performed by a human sound designer who spent weeks studying recordings of distressed farm animals.

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