In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy.
Directed by Leslie Megahey
court case
child murder
animal attack
dark comedy
gothic
witchcraft
dark ages
french history
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IMDB
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Letterboxd
3.3 / 5
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Cast
Colin Firth
Richard Courtois
Ian Holm
Albertus
Donald Pleasence
Pincheon
Amina Annabi
Samira
Nicol Williamson
Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre
Michael Gough
Magistrate Boniface
Harriet Walter
Jeannine Martin
Jim Carter
Mathieu
Lysette Anthony
Filette d'Auferre
Sophie Dix
Maria
Vincent Grass
Bailiff Labatier
Elizabeth Spriggs
Madame Langlois
Crew
Leslie Megahey
Director
Leslie Megahey
Writer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
David M. Thompson
Producer
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Joe Walker
Sound Editor
Dave Edwards
Associate Producer
Popular Reviews
1 review
matilda collen
5.0★ · 01/23/26
what on earth have i just watched? the vibes to this were so strange and just completely odd. the subplot of young jewish boys going missing? the very angry horse at the end? colin firths diabolical bob cut which made him look like lord farquad? this was weird af
what on earth have i just watched? the vibes to this were so strange and just completely odd. the subplot of young jewish boys going missing? the very angry horse at the end? colin firths diabolical bob cut which made him look like lord farquad? this was weird af
