Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (film)
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| Directed by | Embeth Davidtz |
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| Based on | Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller |
| Produced by | Paul Buys Embeth Davidtz Helena Spring |
| Starring | Embeth Davidtz Andreas Damm Tessa Jubber Zikhona Bali Fumani Shilubana |
| Cinematography | Willie Nel |
| Edited by | Nicholas Costaras |
| Music by | Chris Lecter |
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Running time | 98 minutes[1] |
| Country | South Africa |
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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight is a 2024 South African drama film directed by Embeth Davidtz in her feature directorial debut. The film is based on Alexandra Fuller's 2001 memoir about the experiences of her White Zimbabwean family following the Rhodesian Bush War. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024 and was also screened as part of the Gala Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[1]
Production
[edit]The production obtained an interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA to continue work on Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight amidst the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[2]
Release
[edit]Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2024. It was also screened as a Gala Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[1][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Porter, Rick. "SAG-AFTRA Strike: Which Movies and TV Shows Are Still in Production". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (29 August 2024). "Telluride Film Festival Lineup Includes 'Saturday Night', 'The Piano Lesson', 'Conclave' & 'Nickel Boys' World Premieres". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 August 2024.