Of God and Dogs

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Of God and Dogs
Directed byAbounaddara Collective
Screenplay byAbounaddara Collective
Produced byAbounaddara Collective
Release date
  • January 18, 2014 (2014-01-18)(Sundance)
Running time
12 minutes
CountrySyria
LanguageArabic

Of God and Dogs is a 2014 documentary short film, directed by Abounaddara Collective. [1] [2] Abounaddara Collective is a Damascus based independent film company that specializes in documentaries. [3] [4]

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The film later screened at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014. [5] It won the Grand Jury Prize at the festival. [6] [7] The film later screened at 2014 Sundance London Film Festival on April 26, 2014. [8]

Synopsis

The film narrates the story of a soldier, who had killed an innocent man and now seeks vengeance from God.

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResult
2014 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Grand Jury PrizeAbounaddara CollectiveWon [6] [7]

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References

  1. "Syrian drama 'Of God and Dogs' is top short film at Sundance" . Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  2. "Of Gods and Dogs Wins 2014 Sundance Short Film Grand Jury Prize" . Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  3. "Syrians, In Their Own Words" . Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  4. "Of God and Dogs wins Short Film Grand Jury Prize" . Retrieved May 25, 2014.
  5. "Sundance Film Festival Unveils 2014 Short Film Lineup" . Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Sundance Institute Announces 2014 Short Film Award Winners" . Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Sundance: Short Film Winners Announced" . Retrieved January 26, 2014.
  8. "OF GOD AND DOGS" . Retrieved January 18, 2014.