Full-length documentary
Dogs Are People Too
The unlawful killing of a dog leads to conflict in a part of US society when a later investigation shows that while Americans view their pets as family members, the law sees things differently.
In his second feature film Ladj Ly tells the urgent story of people on the fringes of Paris and political interest as they mobilise against a callous urban renewal project.
In 2019, director Ladj Ly’s debut film Les Misérables was a sensation in Cannes, and he received a Jury Prize for his suspenseful drama from the Parisian suburbs. His second film is also set in the decaying housing estates on the edge of the French metropolis where the filmmaker grew up. It’s also the home of Haby, a young activist of Malian origin. After a new mayor takes office, her family faces the risk of displacement from this working-class quarter. Together with other residents they use all available means to defend their right to dignified and affordable housing. This compelling film based on real events is a topical testament about gentrification, poverty, and systemic racism.
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Library – Polan's Hall, Bedřicha Smetany 13, Plzeň |
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Language: Subtitles: Czech |
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| Title | Les Indésirables |
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| Original Title | Bâtiment 5 |
| Original Language | France |
| Znění | original audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech |
| Subtitles | Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening) |
| Film type | Feature film |
| Year of Production | 2023 |
| Country of Origin | France, Belgium, distributor Film Europe |
| Length | 101 min. |
| Tags | Migration, Politics, Justice, Europe |
| Director | Ladj Ly |