Piggy
Short description
Sara is an overweight teenager who suffers constant harassment and abuse from a group of girls in her town. Her situation changes when a mysterious stranger arrives and abducts her tormentors. As the only witness to these crimes, Sara must decide whether to help the police find the missing girls or protect the man who removed her bullies from her life.
The film was written and directed by Carlota Pereda, marking the first in a chronological series of her directorial works that includes The Chapel and Found Alive. The cast features Laura Galán as Sara and Richard Holmes as the stranger, with Carmen Machi also appearing in a supporting role. The production was a collaboration between Spanish and French companies, including Morena Films and Backup Media.
Produced with a budget of 2 million USD, the movie has received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb from 16,000 votes and a 6.5/10 on TMDB from 725 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 7.3/10 based on 101 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- Director and screenwriter Carlota Pereda later said she specifically chose the 4:3 aspect ratio because, among other things, it resonates better with the perception of the younger generation of viewers accustomed to social media videos.
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