Brisbane Premiere.
After serving time in prison, Lang returns to his hometown on the edge of the Gobi Desert in Northwest China where he was a local celebrity thanks to his time as a stunt motorcyclist and musician.
Upon release, he takes on a job for the government rounding up stray dogs in the surrounding areas, in preparation for China to host the 2008 Olympics. During this assignment, Lang forms an unexpected bond with a solitary black dog. Discovering compassion he didn’t know he could muster for a canine, the two outcasts embark on a journey together.
Through this poignant narrative, the film’s director Guan Hu offers a glimpse into the lives of those living in China’s neglected rural areas, shedding light on personal stories that have been overshadowed by the country’s rapid industrialisation and subsequent economic growth.
Black Dog debuted at Cannes where it picked up two awards including the Cannes Un Certain Regard.
Cast: Zhangke Jia, Jing Liang and Eddie Peng.
We are pleased to present the Short Film, Until he is Born, prior to the feature screening.
