Dogman
2023FranceLanguage: frDirected by Luc Besson★ 7.9
Available in English: subtitled
A boy, bruised by life, finds his salvation through the love of his dogs.
Themes and style
Tone
bleakmelancholichauntingdark comedy
Pacing
slow burnepisodicescalating
Story
survivalunravelingjourney
Emotion
grieffiguring out who you arebelongingloss of innocencethe family you chooserage
Themes
family wounds passed downpovertymen and women navigating expectationscorrupt institutions
Feel
quietly hauntinggut punchdiscussion starteremotionally wrecking
Violence
moderate