Black Dog

“A magnificently shot, moody and moving fable.”

“« Black Dog » goes for your throat and doesn't let go”

“Star Eddie Peng is impressive...His physically expressive performance makes up for his character’s taciturn nature.”

“Black Dog is the most wholesome neo-noir we’ve seen in a while.”

“A thriller out of the ordinary, Black Dog features breathtaking, sumptuously filmed shots of hundreds of stray dogs in the Gobi desert or rickety industrial buildings, in a tale full of suspense and surprises that delve deep into the theme of the relationship between man and animal.”

“Guan’s strong visual direction ensures that Black Dog never ceases to be interesting.”

“One of the best films of the Fest.”

"Black Dog is a great film of atmosphere and cinematography...Guan Hu draws a film that is not devoid of humor."

"Black Dog impresses from its very first shot, transforming the desolate beauty of the Gobi desert into an incomparable cinematic playground."

"This story of friendship between a man and a dog battered by life, both emotionally and physically, impresses and touches the heart: a great film!"

"A heartbreaking story of redemption and friendship."

"A gem of emotion about what unites the outcasts."

"We are blown away by the scope of the staging, the beauty of the cinematography, and the emotion that emanates from this simple yet essential story."

"This dusk western denounces the tragic economic changes and the loss of collectivist ideologies. A slap in the face."

"The new film by Chinese director Guan Hu skillfully and accurately tells the story of the bond between an outsider and a dog in the astonishing natural setting of the Gobi Desert."

"From its stunning opening sequence, the story grabs hold of us and doesn't let go, driven by the charisma of its lead actor Eddie Peng, accompanied by a black greyhound that is just as memorable."