Piggies

The writer, the publisher, the just-famous poet, the once-famous film director, the dreaded critic, the educated dentist and the half-educated goldsmith are at home in the culture industry, they know their way around, and they have learned to be wary of each other and of themselves: what they have in common is a secret fear that one day they will no longer belong, that one day they will no longer be able to keep up.

Directed by Peter Zadek, Piggies leans on a strong ensemble — Anton Diffring, Tankred Dorst, Dinah Hinz — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1970.