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Chien de la casse
Thursday 27 August 07:00 PM
Le théâtre , Alliance Française de Singapour
Director: Jean-Baptiste Durand
Cast: Anthony Bajon, Raphaël Quenard, Galatea Bellugi
Rating: M18
Dog and Mirales are childhood friends. They live in a small village in the south of France and spend most of their days hanging around the streets. To pass the time, Mirales has developed the habit of teasing Dog more than is reasonable. Their friendship is put to the test by the arrival in the village of a young woman, Elsa, with whom Dog begins a love story. Consumed by jealousy, Mirales will have to let go of his past in order to grow up and find his place.
Chien de la casse is a striking and emotionally grounded debut that stands out for its raw authenticity and sharp writing. Anchored by powerful performances, particularly from Raphaël Quenard and Anthony Bajon, the film captures a fragile friendship with rare sensitivity. It was warmly received by critics and audiences alike, earning the Audience Award at Cannes Critics’ Week. At the César Awards, it went on to win Best First Film and brought further attention to its breakout cast. Both intimate and universal, it confirms Jean-Baptiste Durand as a bold new voice in French cinema.
In French with English subtitles
France, 2023
Comedy drama
