The Un Certain Regard selection at the Cannes Film Festival showcases bold films that explore complex social realities. Black Dog by Guan Hu, a renowned Chinese filmmaker, is a perfect example, tackling a sensitive and little-known subject.
Black Dog tells the story of a few years before the Beijing Olympics, when the Chinese government decided to get rid of all the stray dogs roaming the streets of Beijing and the country in general. The film follows the journey of a man in charge of getting rid of all the dogs in his city. This controversial decision raises questions about the place of animals in society and the consequences of radical policies.
Guan Hu is known for his films that critically address China's social and historical realities. His most famous works include Mr. Six (2015) and The Eight Hundred (2020), the latter being a huge success in China and internationally, despite some controversy over its depiction of Chinese history. With Black Dog, he seems to be continuing in this vein, exploring a sensitive and little-known subject.
Thierry Frémaux declared:"Black Dog is a film by Guan Hu, a Chinese film, and Black Dog tellsthe story of a few years ago, when the Beijing Games were being prepared, when the Chinese government decided to eliminate all the stray dogs roaming the streets of Beijing and the country in general, and it's the story of a man who is given the task of evacuating all the dogs from his city. It's called Black Dog".
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