The Black Dog

1987 0h 19m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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This rich, symbolic, intensely personal yet universal film wordlessly follows the path of a woman on a journey of self-discovery.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alison De Vere
Writers: Alison De Vere
Languages: No Language
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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39 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Peter Shade. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sean Lenihan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0985085 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alison De Vere directs. Peter Shade scores. Sean Lenihan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in No Language.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 19-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
239 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Peter Shade. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sean Lenihan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0985085 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.