As part of producing Inside the Arthouse, we see a lot of movies. And while many are compelling and well-made, naturally some of them stand out. Of all the films we’ve seen so far this year, DON’T LET’S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT has definitely moved to the top of the list.
Based on a memoir of the same name by Alexandra Fuller, this powerful film has been brought to the screen by first-time director Embeth Davidtz. An actress who has worked with filmmakers like Steven Spielberg, Robert Altman, and Sam Raimi, Ms. Davidtz draws from her own experiences growing up in apartheid South Africa to bring striking authenticity to the story of a family of white farmers in Zimbabwe.
The film is told through the eyes of young Bobo — played with extraordinary depth by newcomer Lexi Venter — as she witnesses the political upheaval in a land on the brink of change.
A hit at the prestigious Telluride and Toronto International film festivals, DON’T LET’S GO THE DOGS TONIGHT is opening on July 11 in New York and Los Angeles before rolling out nationally.
You won’t want to miss our conversation with Ms. Davidtz where we discuss her journey from actor to filmmaker and the challenges of adapting this beloved memoir — on Inside the Arthouse, starting now…
