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When Pigs Have Wings

  • 20112011
  • 1h 38m
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7.0/10
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When Pigs Have Wings (2011)
Comedy
After a tempest, fishermen do not find only fish in their nets. That is what happens to Jafaar, a poor fisherman who lives poorly in Gaza. And what he hauls in is really upsetting : imagine ... Read allAfter a tempest, fishermen do not find only fish in their nets. That is what happens to Jafaar, a poor fisherman who lives poorly in Gaza. And what he hauls in is really upsetting : imagine that, a pig! An unclean animal judged impure not only by the Faith of Islam but also by th... Read allAfter a tempest, fishermen do not find only fish in their nets. That is what happens to Jafaar, a poor fisherman who lives poorly in Gaza. And what he hauls in is really upsetting : imagine that, a pig! An unclean animal judged impure not only by the Faith of Islam but also by the Jewish religion. Determined to get rid of the animal, Jafaar tries desperately to sell i... Read all
IMDb RATING
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3.4K
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  • Director
    • Sylvain Estibal
  • Writer
    • Sylvain Estibal(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sasson Gabay
    • Baya Belal
    • Myriam Tekaïa
  • Director
    • Sylvain Estibal
  • Writer
    • Sylvain Estibal(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sasson Gabay
    • Baya Belal
    • Myriam Tekaïa
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 7User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations

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    Sasson Gabay
    Sasson Gabay
    • Jafaar
    Baya Belal
    • Fatima
    Myriam Tekaïa
    • Yelena
    Gassan Abbas
    • Barber
    Khalifa Natour
    Khalifa Natour
    • Hussein
    Lotfi Abdelli
    • Young Policeman
    Ulrich Tukur
    Ulrich Tukur
    • Officer U.N.
    Khaled Riani
    • Salesman
    Uri Gabay
    • Netsah
    Ido Shaked
    • Soldier Terrasse 1
    Thierry Lopez
    • Soldier Terrasse 2
    Zohar Wexler
    • Colony Soldier
    Maurad Saad
    • Jihad Cameraman
    Khereddine Ennasri
    • Jihadist 3
    David Leguesse
    • Jihadist 2
    Nicholas Galea
    • Football Boy
    Bashir Wakil
    • Walid
    Michael Sciortino
    • Rabbi
    • Director
      • Sylvain Estibal
    • Writer
      • Sylvain Estibal(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Two pigs have been used called Charlotte and Babe. Both are female.
    • Quotes

      Fatima: He said if you didn't repay him your debt you'd end up in jail

      Jafaar: What did you answer him?

      Fatima: That we are already in jail!

    • Connections
      Referenced in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2011 (2011)

    User reviews7

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    8/10
    When trouble follows you, what will your next move?
    An English-Arabic-Hebrew language movie from a debuntant French director which unfolds the story of an unwealthy Gazan and his incredible adventure. The most sensitive issue was told in very enjoyable comical style, it might be Israel and Palestine or Islam-Jewish and pig. One of a rare movie, which was smartly made and will be better than you expect.

    The story of a poor fisherman from Gaza who end up of having a pig in his net during fishing. The animal is a bad omen according to his religion which forbids to sight. He takes advice from his friend who instruct to kill it, but for his soft-heartedness he let it live. Soon or later everyone around him going to find it so he need to send it from where it came. Those his adventures become our great entertainment throughout.

    Like I said very interesting material used for this story with gentle characters. The opening is undoubtedly sweeps our attention completely with fine character and story developments. But in the middle kind of little muddles without much happening in the story, more like everything were paused at once. And again hurried last portion hits like a lightening pace till the end.

    As per the final scene a sequel can be expected. I will be happy if the director had a plan for that because the character Jafaar is the reason. Kind of Wes Anderson style presentation, I said a little especially on the humorous side. A good movie to choose for purely entertainment purpose for its diverged elements.
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    • Apr 10, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 2011 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Germany
      • Belgium
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Un cerdo en Gaza
    • Filming locations
      • Malta(Exterior)
    • Production companies
      • Marilyn Productions
      • StudioCanal
      • Barry Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €4,574,488 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,733,806
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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