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A middle-aged woman, Iris, is obsessed with her family and controls every aspect of their lives. When her family members begin to rebel and seek independence, Iris employs extreme measures to maintain her dominance, leading to increasingly bizarre and disturbing situations. The film explores themes of control, family dynamics, and the lengths one might go to preserve a distorted sense of order.

The film was met with a divisive but largely positive reception, praised for its unique and unsettling tone, Lanthimos's distinctive directorial style, and its dark humor. Some critics found the subject matter too disturbing, but many acknowledged its artistic merit and boldness.

• Praised for its audacious and original storytelling.
• Lauded for its unsettling atmosphere and dark comedic elements.
• Noted for its challenging exploration of familial control and rebellion.

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Best Screenplay at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival (2007), FIPRESCI Award at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival (2007).

The film's title, "Dogtooth" in English, is often interpreted as a metaphor for the controlling and painful 'education' the mother imposes on her children.