White God

A young girl named Lili is forced to give up her mixed-breed dog, Hagen, to a dog pound when her father decides to move abroad. Hagen is mistreated and abandoned, leading him to escape and wander the streets of Budapest. He eventually gathers a pack of stray dogs, and together they embark on a violent rebellion against the humans who have wronged them.

White God received widespread critical acclaim, praised for its powerful allegory, stunning cinematography, and the remarkable performances of its human and canine actors. It was noted for its raw emotional impact and its commentary on social injustice and oppression.

• A visually striking and emotionally charged film that uses a canine uprising as a powerful metaphor for societal oppression.

• The film's strength lies in its unflinching portrayal of animal cruelty and the resulting social unrest.

• Praised for its ambitious storytelling and the incredible training and performance of the dog actors.

Google audience: Audiences were deeply moved by the film's powerful message and its unique, albeit disturbing, narrative. Many found the story to be a thought-provoking allegory for social issues, though some were disturbed by the intense animalistic violence.

Won the Un Certain Regard prize at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Over 250 dogs were trained for the film, with the lead dog Hagen being played by three different canines.