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And the Dogs Were Silent (1976)

6.519760h 13mFR
DocumentaryDrama

Directed by Sarah Maldoror

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

0h 13m

Language

FR

Release

April 27, 1976

Director

Sarah Maldoror

Overview

For 'Et les chiens se taisaient' Maldoror adapted a piece of theatre by the poet and politician Aimé Césaire (1913–2008), about a rebel who becomes profoundly aware of his otherness when condemned to death. His existential dialogue with his mother reverberates around the African sculptures on displa...

Cast

Sarah Maldoror

Sarah Maldoror

Gabriel Glissant

Gabriel Glissant

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into And the Dogs Were Silent (1976), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

For 'Et les chiens se taisaient' Maldoror adapted a piece of theatre by the poet and politician Aimé Césaire (1913–2008), about a rebel who becomes profoundly aware of his otherness when condemned to death. His existential dialogue with his mother reverberates around the African sculptures on display at the Musée de l'Homme, a Parisian museum full of colonial plunder whose director was the Surrealist anthropologist Michel Leiris.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of And the Dogs Were Silent. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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