Azucena


1h 27m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Teban, introduced to us in a brutal urban "hunt," has been butchering dogs all his life. Even though the local slum-dwellers around his shop line up to buy a pound of "woof," they still treat him with contempt for his trade. Late in life, he meets twelve-year-old Lily, who has but one friend in the

Film Details

Also Known As
Dog Food
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Synopsis

Teban, introduced to us in a brutal urban "hunt," has been butchering dogs all his life. Even though the local slum-dwellers around his shop line up to buy a pound of "woof," they still treat him with contempt for his trade. Late in life, he meets twelve-year-old Lily, who has but one friend in the world - her little dog. Slowly and improbably, they develop a friendship. Lily's home life is ruinous; her dad is a police clerk, taken off his beat by a trumped-up graft charge. His humiliation takes shape in ugly violence directed towards Lily's vain and baby-obsessed stepmother. When Teban learns of the perverse depths to which his new friend's household has sunk, he takes action.

Film Details

Also Known As
Dog Food
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States 2001

Released in United States September 2000

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 24 - June 17, 2001.

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 7-16, 2000.

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States 2001 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 24 - June 17, 2001.)

Released in United States September 2000 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 7-16, 2000.)