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Dogtooth

Original title: Kynodontas
  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
94K
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POPULARITY
2,222
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Dogtooth (2009)
Awkward adults, dark humor, and absurd circumstances: Welcome to the films of Yorgos Lanthimos. From 'Dogtooth' to 'The Favourite,' we break down the auteur director's cinematic trademarks.
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  • Drama
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A controlling, manipulative father locks his three adult offspring in a state of perpetual childhood by keeping them prisoner within the sprawling family compound.A controlling, manipulative father locks his three adult offspring in a state of perpetual childhood by keeping them prisoner within the sprawling family compound.A controlling, manipulative father locks his three adult offspring in a state of perpetual childhood by keeping them prisoner within the sprawling family compound.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
94K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,222
180
  • Director
    • Yorgos Lanthimos
  • Writers
    • Efthymis Filippou
    • Yorgos Lanthimos
  • Stars
    • Christos Stergioglou
    • Michele Valley
    • Angeliki Papoulia
Top credits
  • Director
    • Yorgos Lanthimos
  • Writers
    • Efthymis Filippou
    • Yorgos Lanthimos
  • Stars
    • Christos Stergioglou
    • Michele Valley
    • Angeliki Papoulia
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 314User reviews
    • 234Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 20 wins & 21 nominations total

    Videos1

    A Guide to the Films of Yorgos Lanthimos
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    A Guide to the Films of Yorgos Lanthimos

    Photos118

    Anna Kalaitzidou in Dogtooth (2009)
    Angeliki Papoulia in Dogtooth (2009)
    Dogtooth (2009)
    Angeliki Papoulia, Mary Tsoni, and Christos Passalis in Dogtooth (2009)
    Angeliki Papoulia in Dogtooth (2009)
    Angeliki Papoulia in Dogtooth (2009)
    Christos Passalis in Dogtooth (2009)
    Mary Tsoni in Dogtooth (2009)
    Yorgos Lanthimos at an event for Dogtooth (2009)
    Dogtooth (2009)
    Dogtooth (2009)
    Dogtooth (2009)

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    Christos Stergioglou
    Christos Stergioglou
    • Fatheras Father
    Michele Valley
    Michele Valley
    • Motheras Mother
    Angeliki Papoulia
    Angeliki Papoulia
    • Older Daughteras Older Daughter
    • (as Aggeliki Papoulia)
    Christos Passalis
    Christos Passalis
    • Sonas Son
    Mary Tsoni
    Mary Tsoni
    • Younger Daughteras Younger Daughter
    Anna Kalaitzidou
    Anna Kalaitzidou
    • Christinaas Christina
    Steve Krikris
    Steve Krikris
    • Colleagueas Colleague
    Sissi Petropoulou
    Sissi Petropoulou
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    • (as Athanasia Petropoulou)
    Alexander Voulgaris
    Alexander Voulgaris
    • Dog traineras Dog trainer
    • Director
      • Yorgos Lanthimos
    • Writers
      • Efthymis Filippou
      • Yorgos Lanthimos
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    • Trivia
      The inspiration for the film came about because of a discussion Yorgos Lanthimos was having with some friends who were about to get married. When Lanthimos expressed doubts about the institution and family itself, he was struck by the idea about what would happen to a man who went to the ultimate extreme of protecting his family.
    • Goofs
      In the bathroom scene where the girl is trying to remove her tooth, the girl hits her mouth in front of the mirror with the dumbbell; she laughs and blood runs down her jaw; however, after the cut, the blood disappears.
    • Quotes

      Older Daughter: Mom, what is a "cunt"?

      Mother: Where did you learn that word?

      Older Daughter: On a case on top of the VCR.

      Mother: A "cunt" is a large lamp. Example: The "cunt" switched off and the room got all dark.

    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: The Other Woman/Cold Weather/Louder Than a Bomb/The Housemaid/Sanctum (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Fly Me to the Moon
      Written by Bart Howard

      Performed by Frank Sinatra

    User reviews314

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    Top review
    10/10
    Brilliant
    Boy,am I upset with the Sitges Film festival Jurors this year!!! So this film is not for everyone, but if you like realistic and paced films, are not bothered by highly explicit scenes, don't mind taboo subjects, like independent film and are into original stories.... this is the movie for you. I've read negative comments about this movie. I get it. It's not the most easy movie to watch, but I haven't been this pleasantly surprised in a long time. Saw this in Sitges with a packed audience, and I believe most of the people there were glued to the screen and didn't want to see the film end. Surreal, emotional, cruel, realistic and beautiful would be the words I would use to describe this picture. At first you don't really understand what's going on or where you're at, but soon find yourself submerged in the sad and pathetic life of a disturbed family. This is definitely one of the most important indie films of the year; aside from the original and highly meaningful story, the film if impeccably made with astounding performances. Shame on the Sitges film festival! This movie deserved the best actress and the special critics award. And I say that on behalf of most of the other people who were at the festival.
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    FAQ2

    • Why does the father tell them that "your brother died"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 2009 (Greece)
    • Country of origin
      • Greece
    • Language
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Canino
    • Filming locations
      • Athens, Greece
    • Production companies
      • Boo Productions
      • Greek Film Center
      • Horsefly Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $110,248
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,686
      • Jun 27, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $676,126
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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