Dog on Trial (Le procès du chien)

A courtroom comedy with an unexpected twist, where a dog is put on trial for nothing more than being himself. The film won the Palm Dog Award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and was screened at numerous international festivals, including the most recent Thessaloniki International Film Festival.

Synopsis: In this strikingly original film, a blend of slapstick humour and philosophical satire that would make Luis Buñuel feel truly proud, Avril, an independent lawyer known for taking on impossible cases, decides to defend a dog! A lively and entertaining courtroom drama unfolds, where a dog’s life hangs by a thread.

With a dynamic ensemble cast, the film raises thought-provoking questions about our relationship with animals, all orchestrated by one of the most talented actors of her generation, Lætitia Dosch.

Are dogs legally considered “objects” belonging to their “owners,” as defined by Swiss law? Why is a dog that bites someone automatically sentenced to euthanasia, without taking into account its circumstances or its nature? Can we only coexist with animals when they are submissive and obedient? Might love and respect for animals not always go hand in hand? And, ultimately, what does the dog think about all this?

Dog on Trial tackles numerous urgent questions with freshness, humour, and emotional depth. An unpredictable courtroom comedy without a leash, where everything is decided… in a bark!

Directed by: Lætitia Dosch
Written by: Lætitia Dosch, Anne-Sophie Bailly
Cast: Lætitia Dosch, François Damiens, Anne Dorval, Jean-Pascal Zadi, and Conti the dog

Greek subtitles.
Duration: 80'
Tickets: €8