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Strange obsessions

Disco Pigs
Directed by Kirsten Sheridan


Disco Pigs is a dark, disturbing film set against the backdrop of obsession between two Irish teenagers. Filmed in both Dublin and Cork, it stars Elaine Cassidy (Runt) and Cillian Murphy (Pig).

The film opens with the birth of both Pig and Runt - instantly they are connected, they are almost telepathic about one another. As they grow, so too does their affection for one another, or at least that's what Pig thinks. Pig is becoming obsessed with Runt and both of their parents decide to keep them apart.

Runt is sent away just as their relationship goes into overdrive. They are partners in crime with an appetite for recklessness and destruction. Pig swears nothing can come between them but with Runt sent away, Pig's life quickly goes downhill.

Unable to cope without his sidekick he goes in search of her, resulting in violence and uncontrollable rage.

As both prepare for their 17th birthdays, their world is about to change forever. They must decide what their next move will be. Their smothering relationship is drowning both of them so one must break free.

Disco Pigs is a film about teenagers but not necessarily for teenagers. It is both funny and disturbing at the same time, but it is one to watch out for when it is released nationwide on 12 October.

BY NATALIE SHERIDAN

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