"That'll do pig, that'll do"
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"Baa Ram Ewe"
"La la la"
Phrases reminiscent of a childhood filled with talking pigs, dogs, cats and ducks; a throwback to a simpler time, a great Aussie classic and filmed in Robertson no less.
'Babe' captured the hearts of not only the Hoggett family but the hearts of Australia.
Who doesn't love the story of an underdog - or in this case an under-pig, trying to find a place in a world that they feel they don't belong in.
Released in 1995 'Babe' was filmed across properties in Robertson, the Robertson Hotel and at Moss Vale showground.
Know anymore locations where 'Babe' was filmed? Or were you involved and want to share memories and photos? Email vera.demertzis@southernhighlandnews.com.au
It's based on the 1983 novel The Sheep Pig by English author Dick King-Smith.
A sequel 'Babe: In the city' was released in 1998.
The film also boasted a stellar cast with James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski, Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margolyes and Hugo Weaving.
It was nominated for seven Academy Awards for:
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Best Supporting Actor for James Cromwell (Arthur Hoggett)
- Best Art Direction-Set Decoration
- Best Film Editing
'Babe' won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The movie also won a Golden Globe award for Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical.
'Babe' is currently playing at the Empire Cinema, Bowral. Purchase your tickets online and watch a movie the whole family can enjoy.
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Vera Demertzis
Journalist at the Southern Highland News covering council yarns and community news. Got a tip or a story to tell? Email vera.demertzis@southernhighlandnews.com.au or call on 0427 250 908.
Journalist at the Southern Highland News covering council yarns and community news. Got a tip or a story to tell? Email vera.demertzis@southernhighlandnews.com.au or call on 0427 250 908.
