Through his portrait of a timid little dog-groomer, Matteo Garrone delivers a harsh, troubling tale about depravity and a powerful meditation on the brutality at the heart of human relationships. It’s a dog’s life!
A dog-groomer living in a ratty Neapolitan suburb who sells a little coke on the side to make ends meet sees his world turn upside-down when a childhood friend is released from prison. After the unforgettable Gomorra (2008), director Matteo Garrone is back with a vengeance to deliver this bleak meditation on everyday crime. With a masterful performance by Marcello Fonte (who took the best actor award at Cannes), Garrone’s drama eloquently reflects on the savagery beneath the surface of...
Feature film , Drama
ITALY | 102 minutes | 2018
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