Authanakoota, in the local language (Kannada), refers to a large gathering that comes together for a ceremonial meal. This narrative is situated on a pig-farm on the outskirts of Bangalore city in India.
It presents an artist ethnographer perspective on the circumstances of pig breeding for mass-consumption. It offers reflections on the life span and sexuality of animals in captivity and the ethical challenges of human caregivers in situations of unbalanced power.
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