Wat's Pig


11m 1996

Brief Synopsis

In this comedy set in the Middle Ages, two noble twins are separated at birth and grow up apart. One of them grows up in a castle. The other, Wat, is brought up by a friendly pig and becomes a poor peasant. Neither knows of the other's existence. While the Earl lives a comfortable and fat life, Wat

Cast & Crew

Peter Lord

Director

Film Details

Also Known As
Wallace & Gromit: The Best of Aardman Animation
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Aardman Animations; Aardman Animations; Channel 4

Technical Specs

Duration
11m

Synopsis

In this comedy set in the Middle Ages, two noble twins are separated at birth and grow up apart. One of them grows up in a castle. The other, Wat, is brought up by a friendly pig and becomes a poor peasant. Neither knows of the other's existence. While the Earl lives a comfortable and fat life, Wat toils the hard land to earn enough to survive and looks after the pig in its old age. But all is to change when a foreign power threatens the Earl with war....

Film Details

Also Known As
Wallace & Gromit: The Best of Aardman Animation
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1996
Production Company
Aardman Animations; Aardman Animations; Channel 4

Technical Specs

Duration
11m

Award Nominations

Best Animated Short

1996

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