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They Are The Dogs

2014Movie1 h 25 min

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about history and society, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

Members of a television crew stumble across the story of an old man whose tragic tale dates back to 1981 during upheavals in Morocco, where he was arrested. Released 30 years later in 2011, he is now trying to come to terms with a new reality. The TV crew decides to report his journey as he sets off on a quest to find his family and his place in this new world.

Feels like

  • Moroccan History
  • Post-Imprisonment Trauma
  • Social Commentary
  • Memory & Identity
  • Gritty Realism
  • Character Study
  • Human Rights Drama
  • Political Reckoning
  • Television Documentary Framing

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Hicham Lasri
Written by
Hicham Lasri
Produced by
Nabil Ayouch
Music by
Said Radi, Aissam Elkhayat

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Facts

February 5, 2014 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 5, 2014
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
France, Morocco
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is They Are The Dogs worth watching?"

Questions about They Are The Dogs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is They Are The Dogs worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1).

Is They Are The Dogs plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is They Are The Dogs in English?

FrenchArabic

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic.