A woman seeks independence during the late Victorian Age by running a farm herself & refusing at first 2 suitors but falling for a 3rd, leading to dire problems.
He Who Must Die (1957)
A Greek village ruled by Turks chooses a shepherd as Christ in the annual Passion Play. When the priest refuses to help refugees the shepherd resists him.
BABE: Pig in the City (1998)
In this sequel the little sheepherding pig Babe stays at a hotel when his mistress is detained. While she’s away his adventures include rescuing a drowning dog & saving his fellow animals from the authorities.