If Pigs Could Talk

Miki Mistrati Germany 2024 76 min.

An international group of scientists is using AI to decipher the communication patterns of pigs in different environments: what do their squeals and grunts tell us about their mood? Follow the impressive process of this large-scale research and get an answer to the question: are pigs happier at an organic farm than at an industrial mass farm?

This groundbreaking documentary shows a unique investigation that gives pigs a platform to communicate their thoughts and emotions about their experiences in captivity. Using cutting-edge AI technology, an international research group from the University of Copenhagen translates recorded sounds made by pigs in order to gain new insights and to give the voiceless a voice. This eye-opening and thought-provoking journey challenges our understanding of animal welfare and raises important ethical questions about the food industry. And sometimes, the results are not what you would expect. 

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