description Dogtooth Overview
Dogtooth explores the story of a family isolated within a secluded home where the father and mother maintain a deliberate ignorance for their three adult sons. The narrative depicts a situation in which the children remain unaware of external reality, presenting an absurdist psychological drama. It was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by him and Efthymis Filippou.
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info Dogtooth Specifications
| Country | Greece |
| Year | 2009 |
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Who directed Dogtooth?
Dogtooth was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the Greek filmmaker who later gained wider recognition for The Lobster and Poor Things. The film was released in 2009 and is known by its Greek title 'Kynodontas.'
Is Dogtooth based on a true story?
No, Dogtooth is entirely fictional. It presents an absurdist parable about parents who keep their three adult children confined to their property, having convinced them that the outside world is dangerous and inaccessible.
Did Dogtooth win any major awards?
Dogtooth won the Un Certain Regard prize at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, helping establish Lanthimos on the international stage.
Why is the film called Dogtooth?
In the film, the parents tell their children that a child can only leave the family property when one of their dogteeth (canine teeth) falls out and grows back. This lie is a central metaphor for the parental manipulation and control that defines the household.
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