Chiens errants

Chiens errants is a 1995 short film directed by Yasmine Kassari. It was screened at multiple international film festivals including the London and Sydney film festivals, the Bruxelles International Film Festival, and the International Francophone Film Festival of Namur, where it won a prize for Best Short Film.

Synopsis

The culling of stray dogs is a regular occurrence in certain Moroccan cities. On the dreaded day of the cull, every dog owner keeps their pet at home. The killers are confronted by those without a roof: a shepherdess and a tramp.

Awards and accolades

1995 International Francophone Film Festival of Namur
1996 Turin Film Festival
1997 Milan Festival of African Cinema