Dog Brain
Dog Brain

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Dog Brain

1988
Movie
2 min
English

Dogs dream about taking naps.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic76/100
Google Users84%
Director: Yorgos LanthimosGenres: Drama, Thriller, Black Comedy

Plot Summary

In an isolated compound, a husband and wife have created a strange and sheltered world for their three adult children. They are taught that the outside world is dangerous and must never be left. The father controls every aspect of their lives, including their language and their relationships, leading to increasingly bizarre and unsettling behaviors as the children grapple with their reality.

Critical Reception

Dogtooth was met with widespread critical acclaim, earning particular praise for its originality, unsettling atmosphere, and Lanthimos's distinctive directorial style. It became a significant film in the Greek New Wave movement.

What Reviewers Say

  • A uniquely disturbing and darkly humorous exploration of familial control and societal alienation.

  • Praised for its daring and unforgettable cinematic vision, though its provocative nature may alienate some viewers.

  • Lauded for its audacious premise and masterful execution of a surreal and unsettling narrative.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's originality and thought-provoking, albeit disturbing, themes. Many found it to be a compelling and unique cinematic experience, though some noted its challenging and unsettling content.

Awards & Accolades

Un Certain Regard Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.

Fun Fact

The isolated house used for filming was actually the director's childhood home.

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