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The City and the Dogs

1985 · 135 min Drama
7.6 / 10 · TMDB

Four cadets, trapped by the brutal regime of a Lima military academy, form a secret circle called 'The Dogs'. Their rebellion against the system starts with petty theft and humiliation but swiftly escalates. The theft of exam papers triggers a tragedy—a fatal shot during maneuvers, fueled by someone's desire for revenge. The investigation into the incident shatters the already fragile world of the barracks, calling into question the codes of honor, friendship, and the very possibility of retaining one's humanity in an atmosphere of pervasive fear and cynicism.

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Original Title La ciudad y los perros
Year 1985
Country Peru
Genre Drama
Director Francisco J. Lombardi
Runtime 135 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.6/10 (50 votes)

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This adaptation of Mario Vargas Llosa's seminal novel is a ruthless dissection of the mechanics of violence, where military discipline merely masks a savage law of the jungle. The film masterfully conveys the tangled web of fear, lies, and suppressed rage smoldering beneath the uniform.

What lingers after the credits is the tense, claustrophobic weight of this microcosm of brutality, where every character is both victim and executioner. It's a psychological thriller that imprints itself with unsettling force. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Francisco J. Lombardi

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The oppressive silence of barracks broken by sharp commands; the scent of polish and sweat; the feeling of a pervasive, judgmental gaze.

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