The Hour of The Pig (1993)

In the heart of the fifteenth century, young and idealistic Parisian lawyer, Richard Courtois, grows jaded by the pervasive cynicism and intricate sophistication of his bustling capital. Seeking solace in simplicity, he willingly abandons his comfortable urban life to serve as a public defender in a remote, rustic province of France. However, he soon finds himself entangled in a web of provincial peculiarities, political machinations, and passionate seductions. His most unusual case revolves around defending a pig, an unlikely murder suspect, owned by the enigmatic gypsy, Samira. What begins as a seemingly straightforward trial mired in rural superstition, spirals into a labyrinth of hidden corruption that shatters Courtois's hope of finding simplicity in rural life. The pig, as the public prosecutor asserts, symbolizes the dichotomy of good and evil prevalent not just in animals, but also in the human world. As the narrative unfolds, Courtois navigates a tangle of intrigue that challenges his understanding of justice, truth, and morality. His journey takes him on a circuitous path, leading him back to the capital, armed with the bitter realization that cynical sophistication is a universal phenomenon, not confined to city walls. "The Hour of The Pig" is a striking exploration of moral dilemmas, rural superstitions, and the complex human condition, set against a meticulously painted backdrop of medieval France.

The Hour of The Pig is a comedy movie featuring Harriet Walter.

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