The Condition of Dogs (S)
2001·China·6 min.
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A short documentary by Jia Zhangke. Shows a market where puppies are bought and sold. Several puppies are placed in a cloth bag, and they struggle to break free. One bites through the bag, pokes his head, and is observed in his triumph and then confusion by Jia's camera.
DirectorJia Zhangke
ScreenwriterJia Zhangke
Original titleGou de zhuangkuang (La Condition Canine) (The Condition of Dogs) (S)