Depicts 8-year-old Bobo's life on her family's Rhodesian farm during the Bush War's final stages. It explores the family's bond with Africa's land and the war's impact on the region and individuals through Bobo's perspective.
Based on ‘Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight’ (Memoir) by Alexandra Fuller.
Lexi Venter, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana, Rob Van Vuuren, Anina Reed
Directed by:
Embeth Davidtz
Screenplay:
Embeth Davidtz
Music:
Chris Letcher
Produced by:
Helena Spring, Paul Buys, Embeth Davidtz
Language:
English
Country / Year:
South Africa, 2024
 
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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight is a 2024 South African drama film written and directed by Embeth Davidtz in her feature directorial debut. The film is based on Alexandra Fuller's 2001 memoir. The film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival on 30 August 2024, and was also screened as part of the Gala Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2024.