The dramatic comedy Chicken, directed by György Pálfi, meets audiences in cinemas
Director György Pálfi's new film, Chicken, which tells the story of the human world and the migrant crisis through the eyes of a chicken, has been released in theaters.
Chicken, a dramatic comedy directed by György Pálfi—known for films such as Hukkle and Taxidermia—has been released. The production addresses the cruelty of the human world, the migrant crisis, and industrial brutality through the eyes of a chicken.
The Subject and Beginning of the Film
Hungarian Oscar-submission director György Pálfi's film Chicken conveys the human world, the migrant crisis in Europe, and the brutality of the chicken industry complex through the eyes of a chicken.
The Adventurous Journey of the Chicken
The black chicken, picked up by a driver in his car, escapes at a gas station and blends into nature for the first time. Following protest marches and a dangerous journey, it is brought to a seaside restaurant by a dog.
Original Narration and Filming Techniques
Working with animal trainer Arpad Halasz, eight chickens began training months before filming. While no artificial intelligence or digital effects were used in the scenes, the filming was carried out at the eye level of the chickens using periscope lenses.
Exploitation of Asylum Seekers and Political Theme
While the film deals with complex politics, savage capitalism, and global injustice through the journey of the chicken, it draws a parallel between the treatment of chickens as commodities and the exploitation of asylum seekers.
Cast and Production Process
Written by the director alongside his partner Zsofica Ruttkay and taking three years to produce, the film features chickens named Szandi, Eszti, Enci, Feri, Enikö, Eti, Anett, and Nora.