Told entirely from the perspective of its avian protagonist, Hen follows a chicken who escapes an industrial farm only to find herself navigating the pecking order of a crumbling seaside restaurant in Greece.
As she fights to protect her eggs, she becomes an unwitting witness to the complex human lives around her as the restaurant is caught up in greed, smuggling, and the migrant crisis.
Starring Yannis Kokiasmenos, Hen‘s feathered lead is played by eight real-life Hungarian chickens named Eszti, Szandi, Feri, Enci, Eti, Enikő, Nóra, and Anett.
Writing alongside frequent collaborator Zsófia Ruttkay, György Pálfi’s penchant for investigating human sin through unconventional methods produces a witty and deeply moving universal story.
Director: György Pálfi
Starring: Yannis Kokiasmenos, Eszti, Szandi, Feri, Enci, Eti, Enikő, Nóra, and Anett
Year: 2025
Language: In English, Greek and Italian with partial English subtitles
Country: Greece/Germany/Hungary
Running time: 1hr 36mins