When Pigs Have Wings (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, When Pigs Have Wings is a comedy film directed by Sylvain Estibal, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. 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 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 it, first to a United Nations official, then to a Jewish colony where Yelena raises pigs not for their meat but for security reasons. Of course, going unnoticed in the company of a "forbidden" animal, among his Palestinian brothers, past Israeli soldiers and under the scrutiny of Islamic fundamentalists is no bed of roses and a series of misadventures await Jafaar.
Who’s in it. When Pigs Have Wings stars Sasson Gabai as Jafaar, Ulrich Tukur as UN official, Baya Belal as Fatima and Gassan Abbas as Slim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, When Pigs Have Wings has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Pigs Have Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Pigs Have Wings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Pigs Have Wings (2011)?
- In GB, When Pigs Have Wings is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Pigs Have Wings worth watching?
- When Pigs Have Wings holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Pigs Have Wings?
- When Pigs Have Wings stars Sasson Gabai, Ulrich Tukur, Baya Belal, Gassan Abbas and Myriam Tekaïa.
- When was When Pigs Have Wings released?
- When Pigs Have Wings was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.