– 9.2M views Content : Investigative breakdown of the Japanese production’s unverified animal deaths; sparked renewed debate about the film’s distribution in the US/UK. Peak engagement : 48K comments, mostly from shocked millennials who watched it as children.
Animals in movies serve a deeper purpose than spectacle. They represent our empathy. Whether it is a CGI lion or a real-life pig, these teach us about loyalty, survival, and joy. They represent our empathy
Do not mistake this for a typical "talking pig" movie. Starring Nicolas Cage, this film follows a truffle forager searching for his stolen pig. The pig is never cute or "human." It is simply an animal companion. The filmography is considered arthouse, but the "chef’s monologue" video clip has millions of views on Twitter. Starring Nicolas Cage, this film follows a truffle