Some men are literal dogs. In Marco Berger’s (The Astronaut Lovers, MQFF 2024) surreal black-and-white allegory, all dogs are (naked) men, all women are cats, and humans are boyfriends and girlfriends. On holiday, Juan discovers a stray and takes him in, feeding, bathing and giving him affection, despite his girlfriend’s warnings not to grow too attached.

Perro Perro is a tender, absurdist film about empathy, connection, and the way our most basic instincts reveal our humanity. Endearing and beautiful rather than transgressive, this one is for the (good) boys.

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