Political allegory about race, class, and a host of other
issues, I’m intrigued. Political allegory about race, class, and host of other
issues, as enacted by dogs, what more can I ask for out of a movie? As a dog person
(don’t get me wrong, I adore cats, but I’m first and foremost a dog lover),
it’s like they made this White God trailer just for me.
Directed by Kornél Mundruczó, White God
walked away with the Prize Un Certain Regard Award at Cannes earlier this year,
so you know there’s some substance and isn’t just the cinematic equivalent of
an adorable dog video on the internet (though I’d watch that too). The film
tells the story about an uprising among a group of dogs, mutts to be precise,
that are deemed unfit by the state. They revolt against the government, as well
as the humans who cast them aside like so much trash. There’s also a definite
Incredible Journey vibe going on here, as you see a strong
bond between a young girl and the lead dog. Yeah, I’m 100% going to cry at
least once or twice during this.
White God screens at Sundance early
next year and hits theaters on March 27, 2015.
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