Dogman (2018)

7.2Not Rated102 minDirector: Matteo Garrone

Italian-French thriller film

Dogman is a 2018 drama-noir thriller inspired by real events involving Er Canaro, and directed by Matteo Garrone. It was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. At Cannes, Marcello Fonte won the award for Best Actor. Although selected as the Italian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, it was not nominated.

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What is Dogman about?
Dogman (2018) — 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.
Is Dogman based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Dogman scary?
Content rating: Not Rated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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