What "Babe" teaches us [Mizumaru Kawahara's CINEMONOLOGUE Vol.16]

Index

• I watched “Babe” as an adult.
• I also remember the goodness of border collies, sheepdogs.
• Babe and the farm world overcome the fate of pigs

I watched “Babe” as an adult.

I've loved "Babe" since I was a child. An animal story about Babe, a piglet adopted by a farm, who becomes interested in the work of a sheepdog and eventually aims to become the world's first sheepherding "pig." When I was a child, I thought it was funny and fun to see the border collies that take care of Babe, as well as other farm animals such as ducks, sheep, cows, and horses, talking with their mouths.A pig dreams of being a sheepdog. I was excited to see how strange and cute it was, but when I watched it again as an adult, I realized even more how wonderful the story was.

Babe, who just arrived at the farm, was originally supposed to be eaten when she grew up. That is the fate of pigs. However, after witnessing Babe lining up chickens and warning of sheep thieves, the farmer, Mr. Hoggett, realizes that the piglet has the potential to be a sheepdog and gives him the opportunity to train. Mr. Hoggett and Babe develop a trusting relationship, and the two end up competing in a sheepdog contest.

When we talk about pigs, we tend to think of them as edible livestock, and the name of this animal is sometimes used as a bad word, but in reality, it is said that they are as smart as dogs, and it can be said that they are unfairly misunderstood. . It was these misunderstandings and prejudices that Babe confronted. After all, it's really hot to have a protagonist who is single-mindedly pursuing a goal that you told him was impossible.

I also remember the goodness of border collies, sheepdogs.