White God

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White God is a Hungarian drama directed by Kornél Mundruczó (Johanna). The film premiered at Cannes last year where it won the Prize Un Certain Regard and the Palm Dog Award for its canine cast (yes, it’s a real award). It was also selected as Hungary’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film Academy Award.

When young Lili is forced to give up her beloved dog Hagen because its mixed-breed heritage is deemed “unfit” by The State, she and the dog begin a dangerous journey back towards each other. At the same time, all the unwanted, unloved and so-called “unfit” dogs rise up under a new leader, Hagen, the one-time housepet who has learned all too well from his “Masters” in his journey through the streets and animal control centers that man is not always dog’s best friend…

Mundruczó has a very optimistic opinion on what he hopes audiences take away from White God. “My goal is for us to root for Hagen and Lili together. For Hagen to fight back; for Lili to understand that Hagen’s rebellion is just. In this way, we too can be cleansed and return home with the knowledge that the decision is in our hands: We have the choice not to become phony, deceitful adults.”

White God is rated 14A.