Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
There’s truth in the foundation of this film, truth that only this filmmaker could provide.
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight
Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight captures the childhood of eight-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for Independence in 1980. Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way. Through her eight-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia’s final days, the family’s unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.
Genre
Drama,
Women and Film
Runtime
98
Language
English,
Shona
Director
Embeth Davidtz
Writer(s)
Embeth Davidtz
Cast
Lexi Venter,
Embeth Davidtz,
Zikhona Bali
Awards:
Winner, New Voices/New Visions Special Jury Mention, Palm Springs International Film Festival
Opening at
Claremont 5 on Jul 18th
NoHo 7 on Jul 18th
Glendale on Jul 18th
Town Center 5 on Jul 18th
Newhall on Jul 18th
Played at
Royal 6.30.25 - 6.30.25
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