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    9+
    Short film
    Documentary
    15 min

Nelson the Piglet

The unbelievable true story of a miniature pig from Werkendam who became world famous – drily narrated by Nelson the pig.
Nelson is a super cute, brilliant miniature pig from Werkendam. However, the friendship with his bestie comes under pressure when Brandon is called a pig at school because of Nelson. A drily comedic documentary – narrated by Nelson – about how he unexpectedly and ‘entirely justifiably’ became world famous. Featuring the voice of Dutch historian and TV personality Maarten van Rossem.

 

Director Anneke de Lind van Wijngaarden will be in attendance for the screening on October 29th at Pathé Amsterdam Noord to answer all your questions!

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Credits

  • Original titleNelson het minivarken
  • CategoriesShort film, Documentary
  • TypeDocumentary
  • GenresJunior Crew pick, Animals
  • Age9+
  • Production countryNetherlands, The
  • Year2023
  • Duration15 min
  • Spoken languageDutch
  • CompetitionBest Dutch Short Competition 9+
  • DirectorAnneke de Lind van Wijngaarden
  • ProducersMaarten Kuit, Jeroen van den Idsert
  • ComposerRob van de Schootbrugge