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Directed by:
Mani HaghighiScreenplay:
Mani HaghighiCinematography:
Mahmoud KalariComposer:
Peyman YazdanianCast:
Hassan Majooni, Leila Hatami, Parinaz Izadyar, Ainaz Azarhoush, Ali Mosaffa, Vishka Asayesh, Mahnaz Afshar, Leili Rashidi, Ali Bagheri, Soheyla RazaviPlots(1)
Hasan is seething with rage. A blacklisted director, it’s been years since he was allowed to shoot a film. The actress he has made a star and with whom he is in love now wants to make a film with another director. He and his wife have drifted apart and his daughter is also about to cut the cord. Moreover, his old mother who lives with them appears to be losing her mind. Worst of all, however, is that in Tehran and its environs, filmmakers are being murdered. But why is the serial killer ignoring him of all people? Hasan is crushed: isn’t he the best filmmaker in town? Why isn’t he being beheaded? His frustration is exacerbated when, as a result of a series of bizarre misunderstandings, he becomes the prime suspect. There’s a frenzy of running commentaries on social media and his popularity is plummeting by the minute. Hasan needs a diabolical plan to restore his reputation. (Berlinale)
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The music, which perfectly corresponds with the somewhat aggressive style of the humor, is certainly a welcome admixture to this totally crazy tragicomedy. By Iranian standards, this is a rather bold movie, but Mani Haghighi could have picked a shorter route to get to the message. I really liked the acting performance from Hassan Majooni, whose sense of humor shone through in the lead role. (65%)
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What fascinated me most about Pig was the fact that director Mani Haghighi had the guts to make something like this in Iran. It seems like things might be loosening up over there a bit. The premise is interesting, and Hassan's T-shirts are great, but the whole thing felt like a bit too much of a wild ride for me. Hassan's behavior, which was definitely intentional, reminded me of a 12-year-old Instagrammer.
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