British experimental drama in which a man recounts the childhood he spent living with a pack of wild dogs.
A tough but highly absorbing watch.
This film may be uneven and self-indulgent but it is also full of moments of startling lyricism and originality.
Andrew Kötting’s film, based on the story of Ivan Mishukov, who is said to have been adopted by a pack of dogs, is a complex and intriguing collage of imagery and myth.
Based on the true story of a Moscow street child raised by dogs, the latest enigmatic film from Andrew Kötting is affecting in unpredictable ways.
The boy brought up by hounds: Andrew Kotting on a true shaggy dog story.
Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh on Sunday June 10, 2018. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow on Monday June 11, 2018. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/
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