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Black Dog

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Original title

Gou zhen

Year

2024

Running time

105 min.

Country

China

Director

Guan Hu

Screenwriter

Rui Ge, Guan Hu

Cast

Cinematography

Weizhe Gao

Genre

Drama. Comedy | Comedy-Drama. Dogs/Wolves

Synopsis

On the edge of the Gobi desert in Northwest China, Lang returns to his hometown after being released from jail. While working for the local dog patrol team to clear the town of stray dogs before the Olympic Games, he strikes up an unlikely connection with a black dog. These two lonely souls now embark on a new journey together.

Awards: 2024: Cannes Film Festival: nominated to Un Certain Regard Prize: Best Film.

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Critics' reviews

"A warm-hearted crowd pleaser (...) a tricky blend of abrasive realism and an almost Lassie-esque element of fantasy canine resourcefulness."

Wendy Ide: Screendaily

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Black Dog

2024

Guan Hu