DOGMAN (2018)

Original title: DOGMAN
Directed by: Matteo Garrone
Runtime: 102 min.
Cast: Marcello Fonte, Edoardo Pesce, Nunzia Schiano, Adamo Dionisi, Francesco Acquaroli
Production: Archimede, Le Pacte, Rai Cinema
U.S. sales: Magnolia Pictures
Synopsis: Dubbed an “urban Western,” DOGMAN takes place in an Italian suburb somewhere between metropolis and wild nature. Marcello (Marcello Fonte), a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone (Edoardo Pesce), 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.