Official Trailer for 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight' Set in Rhodesia

"Once upon a time, everyone got along with everyone else... All of nature as one family." Sony Pictures Classics has unveiled the official US trailer for an acclaimed indie film titled Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, which premiered at last year's Telluride Film Festival to effusive reviews from many critics; it also played at the Toronto, Zurich, and Palm Springs Film Fests. It marks the feature directorial debut of South African-American actress Embeth Davidtz. The film depicts 8-year-old Bobo's life on her family's Rhodesian farm during the Bush War's final stages. It explores the family's close bond with Africa's land and the war's impact on the region and individuals through Bobo's perspective. Starring Lexi Venter as Bobo, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana, Rob Van Vuuren, and Anina Reed. "Rhodesia" was an unrecognized country in Southern Africa that existed from 1965 to 1979 - eventually it gained independence and was renamed Zimbabwe in 1980. This story is based on Alexandra Fuller's memoir of the same name. It's not really a film about dogs, it's actually all about Africa. And it looks very good - this is worth a watch. Official trailer (+ poster) for Embeth Davidtz's film Don't […]

Mar 20, 2025 - 22:47

Official Trailer for 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight' Set in Rhodesia

Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight Trailer

"Once upon a time, everyone got along with everyone else... All of nature as one family." Sony Pictures Classics has unveiled the official US trailer for an acclaimed indie film titled Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, which premiered at last year's Telluride Film Festival to effusive reviews from many critics; it also played at the Toronto, Zurich, and Palm Springs Film Fests. It marks the feature directorial debut of South African-American actress Embeth Davidtz. The film depicts 8-year-old Bobo's life on her family's Rhodesian farm during the Bush War's final stages. It explores the family's close bond with Africa's land and the war's impact on the region and individuals through Bobo's perspective. Starring Lexi Venter as Bobo, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana, Rob Van Vuuren, and Anina Reed. "Rhodesia" was an unrecognized country in Southern Africa that existed from 1965 to 1979 - eventually it gained independence and was renamed Zimbabwe in 1980. This story is based on Alexandra Fuller's memoir of the same name. It's not really a film about dogs, it's actually all about Africa. And it looks very good - this is worth a watch. // Continue Reading ›