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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight

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"Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight" thrusts us into the tumultuous world of 8-year-old Bobo, whose childhood unfolds on her family's Rhodesian farm, now Zimbabwe, as the Bush War rages to its bitter end. Set against this violent backdrop, and seen through her eyes, we witness the family's desperate attachment to Africa's soil and the deep, festering scars of a war that reshapes both land and soul.

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Embeth Davidtz

Director

Zikhona Bali

Actor

Ilana Cilliers

Actor

Andreas Damm

Actor

Lexi Venter

Actor

Embeth Davidtz

Actor

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com For the most part, there’s truth in the foundation of this film, truth that only this filmmaker could provide. Sep 8, 2024 Full Review Robert Daniels Screen International This is a film whose intention of showing how racist ideology is generationally passed down from parent to child is noble, even if its centering of a white protagonist makes its perspective limited. Sep 7, 2024 Full Review Caryn James The Hollywood Reporter The entire movie rests on the tiny shoulders and remarkably lifelike performance of Lexi Venter... It is a bold risk to put so much weight on a child’s work, but like so many of Davidtz’s choices here, it also turns out to be shrewd. Sep 1, 2024 Full Review Anna Miller Collider Davidtz does well enough with her first feature, and the story, along with Venter’s incredible performance, is more than enough to pique the audience’s interest enough to perhaps pick up the memoir. Rated: 6/10 Sep 23, 2024 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer The Film Experience Davidtz has a clear directorial vision that comes through in how she hones in on the complexities of these characters and the chaos of the era. It’s a strong debut indicative of great potential for her next feature. Rated: B+ Sep 15, 2024 Full Review Will Mavity Next Best Picture “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” is far from a masterpiece, but it suggests that Davidtz has undoubted strengths as a filmmaker. The film’s ability to evoke such powerful emotions is sure to leave the audience deeply moved. Rated: 6/10 Sep 6, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight" thrusts us into the tumultuous world of 8-year-old Bobo, whose childhood unfolds on her family's Rhodesian farm, now Zimbabwe, as the Bush War rages to its bitter end. Set against this violent backdrop, and seen through her eyes, we witness the family's desperate attachment to Africa's soil and the deep, festering scars of a war that reshapes both land and soul.
Director
Embeth Davidtz
Producer
Helena Spring, Paul Buys, Embeth Davidtz
Screenwriter
Embeth Davidtz
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Rose and Oaks Media
Rating
R (Violent/Bloody Images|Language|Some Underage Smoking/Drinking|Sexual Assault)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 11, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 38m