TIFF 2024: Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight
Get ready for an emotional and visually stunning journey with Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight at TIFF 2024! Based on Alexandra Fuller’s acclaimed memoir, this film takes you into the heart of war-torn Africa as a young girl navigates the complexities of family, identity, and survival. Directed by Paige Morrow Kimball, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight promises to bring Fuller’s powerful story to life with authenticity, heart, and breathtaking cinematography.
- CANADIAN PREMIERE
- Director: Embeth Davidtz
- Country: South Africa
- Year: 2024
- Duration: 98 min
- Language: English, Shona
When & Where to Catch Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight
- Friday, September 6, 2024, at 8:30 AM
- Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
- Press & Industry
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 8:50 AM
- Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
- Press & Industry
- Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 9:30 PM
- Roy Thomson Hall
- Friday, September 13, 2024, at 9:00 PM
- Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
What Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight Is About
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight is based on the bestselling memoir by Alexandra Fuller, chronicling her experiences growing up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) during the Rhodesian Bush War. The film follows young Alexandra as she comes of age in a war-torn country, grappling with her family’s strained dynamics, their deep connection to Africa, and the harsh realities of living in a place ravaged by conflict.
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Cinematic Experience at the TIFF 2024
Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight offers more than just a story – it’s a journey into the soul of a young girl struggling to find her place in a turbulent world. With its stunning African landscapes, raw emotion, and gripping narrative, this film will leave you pondering about life. And after an emotionally charged viewing, you might want to find a great spot to grab a bite and reflect. Prepare for a cinematic experience that will move and inspire you at TIFF 2024.
No trailer yet, but the anticipation is building fast! Tickets for this much-anticipated film go on sale to the general public on August 26, 2024. Be sure to mark your calendars and grab your tickets early.
Content Advisory
Heads up – Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight deals with heavy themes like war, loss, and family struggles.
Hope to see you there.
For tickets and more details, check out TIFF’s official site.
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