Chien Blanc (2022)
Release Year: 2022
Nation: Canada
Alternative Title: White Dog
Director: Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette
Writer: Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette, Romain Gary, Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne
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Story
In the tumultuous aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, French writer Romain Gary and his American actress wife Jean Seberg find themselves drawn into the civil rights struggle of the late 1960s. During this time of social unrest, they decide to take in an abandoned white dog (the 'Chien Blanc' or 'White Dog'), adding it to their family alongside their son. This act of compassion brings a new sense of companionship and responsibility into their lives, providing some solace amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the era.
Summary
Chien Blanc is a poignant drama that unfolds against the backdrop of late 1960s America, a period marked by social unrest and political upheaval. The film centers around Romain Gary, a French writer known for his humanist ideals and love for animals, and Jean Seberg, an American actress turned civil rights activist. As they navigate their lives amidst the turmoil, they find common ground in their shared compassion towards the abandoned white dog they adopt, symbolizing the unity and hope that can emerge even from the darkest times.
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