Dogtooth -2009-

The fragile status quo begins to crumble when the father brings in , a security guard, to satisfy his son’s sexual urges. Christina introduces outside influences, such as VHS tapes ( Jaws , Rocky IV ), which spark curiosity and rebellion in the eldest daughter. Cast and Crew Director: Yorgos Lanthimos. Writers: Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthymis Filippou. Father: Christos Stergioglou. Mother: Michelle Valley. Older Daughter: Angeliki Papoulia. Son: Christos Passalis. Younger Daughter: Mary Tsoni. Christina: Anna Kalaitzidou. Major Themes and Analysis Why I Liked Dogtooth (2009) - Carlos González Soffner

Verdict Dogtooth is a provocative, impeccably crafted provocation: disturbing, intellectually stimulating, and deliberately cold. It’s essential viewing for admirers of daring European art cinema, but be prepared for a disquieting, ambiguous experience rather than comfort or closure. dogtooth -2009-

: By teaching his children that "zombie" means "yellow flower" or "sea" is "a leather armchair," he effectively shackles their minds within the property walls. The Myth of the Dogtooth The fragile status quo begins to crumble when

Some critics have noted that the family’s diet of fake movies (static, home videos, the misinterpreted Rocky ) mirrors our own media consumption. Are we also trapped in a garden, watching curated fictions, believing they are reality? Writers: Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthymis Filippou

We never know what happens to her. Does she find the real world? Does she collapse from blood loss? Does the father retrieve her? Lanthimos denies us closure because closure would be a lie. The point is the act of choosing to leave, not the destination.