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Short film, loosely based on an Alberto Moravia story from 1954. Using sparse words and dark images, the film tells the story of a dogcatcher who steals dogs and sells them back to their owners. One day, his Chinese neighbour shows an interest in the chow chow he has caught. He accepts her offer, but later dearly regrets it.

Title: The Chinese Dog
Year: 2001
Duration : 14 minutes
Category: Short Feature
Edition: NFF 2002

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