Joaquin Phoenix’s latest film called Gunda was released today on streaming via New York and Los Angeles virtual cinemas through NEON Film Forum and will arrive in theaters next year. The Joker star executive-produced the stripped-down, black-and-white movie delivering intimate portraits of a cast of adorable farmyard animals. The film has no narration, dialogue or plot. But as viewers get to know Gunda the Norwegian pig and her litter of squealing newborn piglets living their everyday lives, their inevitable fate looms. "The life of piglets is obvious. They become sausages," said director Victor Kossakovsky. The Russian auteur has won dozens of prestigious awards and is well known to cinephiles. Kossakovsky and Phoenix’s film aims to sidestep accusations of lecturing or manipulation by putting its animals front and center, with no voiceover or even music. The pair were introduced after Phoenix delivered an emotionally charged acceptance speech at February's Oscars ceremony. Then Gunda was screened for the Best Actor Winner. Phoenix recalled last week how he was "so moved" and had "never had an experience quite like this." After screening at film festivals around the world, Gunda, the main character and who the movie is named after, became so famous... so many people stopped eating meat (due to the film) that the owner of the farm decided she will live until the end of her days. “So at least one pig is alive after this,” Kossakovsky shared. Alec talking - The film is brilliant. I hope NY and LA can watch and be very moved. It’s a work of art. #gundafilm2020 #joaquinphoenix #victorkossakovsky #unityfilm #earthlingsdocumentary #wthfilm #cowspiracy #forksoverknives #gamechangersmovie #okja #getmoved #feelemotions #love #changeyourmindset #kindness #compassion #liveyourbestlife (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIp6nfhjqxh2Lz3SkGbQ6Q7V7b7M-QyqWgXE980/?igshid=15fs3jr15qy74