The beloved’s presence upsets the balance, cutting us off from our quotidian existence. Love is a process of distancing and disconnection - creating a new world that stands in opposition to the old. From earthly love and transcendental love, to the forbidden love of an outlawed species, projects in this program depict worlds created for the beloved to survive in.
Aslan and Yassi struggle to maintain a shelter for 250 dogs in the suburbs of Tehran. Through the ferocity of their commitment and the complexity of their relationship, Doggy Love presents a gritty picture of the reality of contemporary Iranian society.
- Year2022
- Runtime60 minutes
- CountryIran, Islamic Republic of
- DirectorMahmoud Ghaffari
The beloved’s presence upsets the balance, cutting us off from our quotidian existence. Love is a process of distancing and disconnection - creating a new world that stands in opposition to the old. From earthly love and transcendental love, to the forbidden love of an outlawed species, projects in this program depict worlds created for the beloved to survive in.
Aslan and Yassi struggle to maintain a shelter for 250 dogs in the suburbs of Tehran. Through the ferocity of their commitment and the complexity of their relationship, Doggy Love presents a gritty picture of the reality of contemporary Iranian society.
- Year2022
- Runtime60 minutes
- CountryIran, Islamic Republic of
- DirectorMahmoud Ghaffari