The Hour of the Pig Released 1993-09-25 is a story that falls under the Drama, History, Thriller, Crime, Romance, Mystery category. Movie Story "In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy.".