The Raffle of Julinho the Pig
Based on (not-so-)true events.
2026 · 14m
Comedy
Directed by
Gabriel Darwich
Overview
A traditional soccer club seeks to adapt to hardships and raise funds through an unusual strategy: raffling off a pig. However, what seemed like merely an odd tale turns into a police matter when allegations arise that the animal was stolen. As the story gains traction, Julinho the Pig becomes a celebrity while awaiting the resolution of his fate.
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