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GUNDA, the documentary co-produced by Jaoquin Pheonix that follows the daily life of mother pigs and their piglets, two cows, and a one-legged chicken, is now available to rent or purchase on multiple platforms including Amazon. Here is the link to Neon which provides all the streaming options by clicking the red “Watch” drop-down.
Film summary:
Gunda is a mesmerizing perspective on sentience within animal species, normally - and perhaps purposely - hidden from our view. Displays of pride and reverence, amusement and bliss at a pig’s inquisitive young; her panic, despair and utter defeat in the face of cruel trickery, are validations of just how similarly all species react and cope with events in our respective lives. Victor Kossakovsky has crafted a visceral meditation on existence that transcends the normal barriers that separate species. It is a film of profound importance and artistry. - Joaquin Phoenix, Executive Producer
(Quick warning: Though there might be a few heart warming moments and the trailer seems light-hearted, it’s still a very emotionally heavy film, especially if you aren’t expecting it.)