L’anno del maiale
When the ever-courageous Eliana finds a very young orphaned piglet in her arms, she doesn’t think twice; she decides to adopt the baby pig and take care of it. She brings it home and, even though her condo doesn’t allow pets, she begins to wean it. Peggy grows up to become a large pig that eats many pounds of food every day. Life in the apartment in the city of Lugano begins to become more difficult…
L’anno del maiale
by Olmo Cerri
Switzerland, 2011
10′
Direction
Olmo Cerri was born in the spring of 1984 in Lugano, Switzerland. After graduating from school with a degree in social work and forming the social education program SUP, he worked in various social institutions. Later, he attended CISA (International Conservatory of Audiovisual Sciences) in Lugano. He collaborated with RSI (Swiss Television) to broadcast “Il Balcone” (“The Balcony”) and for “La Tele”. He makes short films, documentaries, and various other audiovisual productions.