Not a family ethics drama, but...

Vanessa 2022-04-26 06:01:02

The film is about a deformed family isolated from the world. When I watched it, I often wondered how such a movie was made in Greece, isn't it a democratic country, and why I have such a deep understanding of the dictatorship system. I checked it later and found out that modern Greece was also a victim of military dictatorship, and it was not until 1975 that a democratic regime was established. No wonder.

In fact, there is no need to explain much about this film, the metaphor is obvious and straightforward, and everyone knows it well. The so-called totalitarian, whether it is a small family or a big country, you know, the methods are those. The burning of books and Confucianism is neither unprecedented nor unsuccessful. Retreat, foolish people, high-pressure, all over the world have had or have the same mystery rulers.

The three children in the film reflect people's various mentalities in the face of power and the different destinies caused by them. My sister is more curious and courageous. This type of person is often the one who suffers the most, but she is the only one who can escape and see the outside world. The boy is the most stupid and obedient, and his brain has been washed the most thoroughly. He can't see his pathos at all, so he occasionally has "good fruits" to eat. The younger sister has a tendency to liar and violence, and these people will grow up to be accomplices and thugs of the ruling class.

Is this movie ridiculous? How do I feel so familiar. Isn't that the reality? You have also been brainwashed.

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Dogtooth quotes

  • Son: Mom! I've found two little zombies.

  • Father: The animal that threatens us is a "cat". The most dangerous animal there is. It eats meat, children's flesh in particular. After lacerating its victim with its claws, it devours them with sharp teeth. The face and whole body of the victim.