Quirky melodrama that takes satiric shots at an archaic legal system, as an idealistic lawyer (Colin Firth) is forced to defend a pig accused of murder in 15th-century France. Ian Holm. Pincheon: Donald Pleasence. The Seigneur: Nicol Williamson. Filette: Lysette Anthony. Samira: Amina Annabi. Mathieu: Jim Carter. Gerard: Justin Chadwick. Written and directed by Lesley Megahey.