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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight

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Depicts 8-year-old Bobo's life on her family's Rhodesian farm during the Bush War's final stages. It explores the family's bond with Africa's land and the war's impact on the region and individuals through Bobo's perspective.

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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 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 Depicts 8-year-old Bobo's life on her family's Rhodesian farm during the Bush War's final stages. It explores the family's bond with Africa's land and the war's impact on the region and individuals through Bobo's perspective.
Director
Embeth Davidtz
Producer
Helena Spring, Paul Buys, Embeth Davidtz
Screenwriter
Embeth Davidtz
Production Co
Rose and Oaks Media
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m