Dogman
10.45am Sunday 9th February 2020
Based on remarkable true events, the multi award-winning new crime thriller from internationally-heralded writer/director Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah, Tale of Tales) is the compelling story of a gentle family man pushed to protect what he loves.
In a dilapidated Neapolitan suburb, the pint-sized, mild-mannered Marcello (Marcello Fonte) runs the dog-grooming business of the film’s title, caring for the neighbourhood pooches, and raising his young daughter, Alida, for whom he’d do anything to spoil. But he’s domineered by one of his customers, Simone (Edoardo Pesce), a petty criminal and former boxer who throws his substantial bulk around this tight-knit community at every opportunity. Marcello soon becomes swept up in a criminal plan he wants nothing to do with… Meticulously directed and photographed, and entirely sympathetic to its four-legged cast-members (none of whom are harmed), Garrone’s bravura urban noir is also impeccably acted, with Marcello Fonte’s extraordinary performance highly deserving of the Best Actor prizes at both Cannes and the European Film Awards. Inspired by a true story that drew national headlines, and gripping from start to finish, it’s another electrifying big-screen experience from one of Italy’s finest contemporary filmmakers. Director: Matteo Garrone
Cast: Marcello Fonte, Edoardo Pesce, Nunzia Schiano, Alida Baldari Calabria Duration: 103 mins Country of Origin: Italy Duration: 1h 43min Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller Rated MA15+ Strong violence Note: May contain depictions of animal cruelty, but no animals were harmed in the creation of this film. |
WINNER (x9) – 2019 ITALIAN ACADEMY AWARDS – incl. Best Film, Director, Screenplay, Cinematography & Production Design
OFFICIAL SELECTION (ITALY) – 2019 ACADEMY AWARDS
WINNER – 2018 CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Best Actor (Marcello Fonte) & Palm Dog (Joy the Chihuahua)
WINNER – 2018 EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS – Best Actor
WINNER – 2018 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Best Actor
WINNER (x8) – 2018 NASTRI D’ARGENTO AWARDS – incl. Best Film, Director, Actor, Editor, Production Design & Sound
WINNER – 2018 JERUSALEM FILM FESTIVAL – Best International Film
WINNER – 2018 LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL – Bvlgari Critics’ Choice Award
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2018 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2018 BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2018 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2018 NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION (ITALY) – 2019 ACADEMY AWARDS
WINNER – 2018 CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Best Actor (Marcello Fonte) & Palm Dog (Joy the Chihuahua)
WINNER – 2018 EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS – Best Actor
WINNER – 2018 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – Best Actor
WINNER (x8) – 2018 NASTRI D’ARGENTO AWARDS – incl. Best Film, Director, Actor, Editor, Production Design & Sound
WINNER – 2018 JERUSALEM FILM FESTIVAL – Best International Film
WINNER – 2018 LAVAZZA ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL – Bvlgari Critics’ Choice Award
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2018 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2018 BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2018 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2018 NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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