Dogman (2019)

Dogman (2019)

From Italian master Matteo Garrone

7.5

Movie

Italy
Italian
Crime, Drama, Thriller
2019
MATTEO GARRONE
Adamo Dionisi, Alida Baldari Calabria, Aniello Arena
103 min

What it's about

Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.

The take

In a small Italian town, a dog cleaner’s wholesome days dealing with elderly owners and eager children are balanced with a series of messy nights. The small and frail man finds himself targetted by the town’s black-sheep, a strong and fearless ex-convict. Dogman is about the line between being bullied and wanting to be part of something, it’s a beautiful and often thrilling character study from Italian genius filmmaker Matte Garone. Won the Best Actor award at Cannes.

Comments

What a psychologically violent movie. It’s about a simple man who turns criminal, pushed by a heartless ex-convict. The main actor is incredible in his portrayal of an ordinary man whose life is transformed. Great movie.

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