Dogman (2023 film)
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Dogman is a 2023 English-language French action thriller film written and directed by Luc Besson and starring Caleb Landry Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs, Christopher Denham, John Charles Aguilar and Grace Palma. Set in New Jersey, it depicts a man who was abused by his father and loves dogs. Dogman was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it premiered on 31 August 2023. It was released in France on 27 September 2023. The film received generally mixed reviews from critics.
Infobox
Directed by
Luc Besson
Written by
Luc Besson
Produced by
Virginie Besson-Silla
Starring
mw- Caleb Landry Jones Jojo T. Gibbs Christopher Denham
Cinematography
Colin Wandersman
Edited by
Julien Rey
Music by
Éric Serra
Productioncompanies
EuropaCorp Luc Besson Production TF1 Films Production
Distributed by
Apollo Films EuropaCorp Distribution
Release dates
31 August 2023 (2023-08-31) (Venice) 27 September 2023 (2023-09-27) (France)
Running time
114 minutes
Country
France
Language
English
Box office
$4.2 million
Tables
Awards and nominations for Dogman · Reception › Awards and nominations
Venice Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
Award
Venice Film Festival
Date of ceremony
9 September 2023
Category
Golden Lion
Recipient(s)
Luc Besson
Result
Nominated
Queer Lion
Queer Lion
Award
Queer Lion
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Fanheart3 Award – Graffetta d'Oro for Best Film
Fanheart3 Award – Graffetta d'Oro for Best Film
Award
Fanheart3 Award – Graffetta d'Oro for Best Film
Date of ceremony
Won
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | mw- Ref. |
| Venice Film Festival | 9 September 2023 | Golden Lion | Luc Besson | Nominated | |
| Queer Lion | Nominated | ||||
| Fanheart3 Award – Graffetta d'Oro for Best Film | Won |
References
- "Biennale Cinema 2023 Venezia 80 Competition"https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2023/venezia-80-competition
- DogMan (2023)https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt17009348/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2023/film/global/luc-besson-dogman-venice-1235709155/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2023/film/global/dogman-caleb-landry-jones-luc-besson-1235499244/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2023/08/dogman-review-caleb-landry-jones-in-luc-besson-action-thriller-1235533179/
- DogManhttps://www.europacorp.com/assets/uploads/Co-PR_date_Dogman_-_US.pdf
- Ouest-Francehttps://www.ouest-france.fr/ile-de-france/tigery-91250/essonne-un-studio-de-tournage-specialise-dans-le-virtuel-installe-dans-un-ancien-entrepot-1ad820aa-4a22-11ed-a2ae-f574b2178b13
- NJ.comhttps://www.nj.com/entertainment/2022/06/director-luc-besson-filming-dogman-movie-in-nj-as-fifth-element-helmer-comes-to-newark.html
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2023/07/venice-film-festival-lineup-2023-full-list-1235447144/
- Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/luc-besson-makes-emotional-return-venice-with-dogman-movie-2023-08-31/
- "Dogman"https://www.labiennale.org/en/cinema/2023/venezia-80-competition/dogman
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/video/dogman-trailer-caleb-landry-jones-luc-besson/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2023/film/global/luc-besson-dogman-festival-launch-caleb-landry-jones-1235538166/
- "The 28th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List"https://www.biff.kr/eng/html/program/prog_all_list.asp?allYear=2023
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2023/10/luc-besson-film-dogman-acquired-briarcliff-entertainment-early-2024-theatrical-release-caleb-landry-jones-venice-film-festival-premiere-1235583901/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2023/12/briarcliff-entertainment-to-release-luc-besson-action-thriller-dogman-in-theaters-1235677764/
- Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dogman_2023
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/dogman-2023
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/aug/31/dogman-review-the-most-ludicrous-film-youll-see-all-year-maybe-ever
- The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/03/spaceman-review-adam-sandler-paul-dano-carey-mulligan-netflix
- "CRITIQUE : "DogMan" de Luc Besson, un film sans cohérence ni profondeur selon le Masque"https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/critique-dogman-de-luc-besson-un-film-sans-coherence-ni-profondeur-selon-le-masque-2745872
- Le Pointhttps://www.lepoint.fr/culture/faut-il-voir-dogman-le-nouveau-film-de-luc-besson-27-09-2023-2537180_3.php
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2023/film/global/venice-film-festival-lineup-1235678563/
- "17. Queer Lion Award to "Domakinstvo za pocetnici" (Housekeeping for Beginners) by Goran Stolevski"https://www.queerlion.it/en/winner2023/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2023/film/awards/poor-things-wins-golden-lion-at-venice-film-festival-1235718607/