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Only In Cinemas October 3

SYNOPSIS

Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT captures the childhood of 7-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980. Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo internalises both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life in a magical way. Through her seven-year-old gaze we witness Rhodesia’s final days, the family’s unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.

Cast

Lexi Venter
Embeth Davidtz
Zikhona Bali

Credit

Directed by

Embeth Davidtz

Screenplay By

Embeth Davidtz

Based on:

The New York Times best-selling memoir Don’t Let’s Go to the Dog’s Tonight by Alexandra Fuller