An ex-convict returns to his hometown in China's desolate Gobi desert, forging an unlikely bond with a stray dog as he navigates a bleak, dystopian landscape.
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Black Dog, directed by acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Guan Hu, won the Un Certain Regard prize at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, cementing its status as a critically-acclaimed cinematic gem.
The film features a haunting, Pink Floyd-infused soundtrack, which director Guan Hu masterfully uses to underline the bleak yet captivating dystopian world on display.
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Guan Hu, Lang (Eddie Peng), Beijing Olympics, Black Dog