The birth of a film is often a difficult and long journey, which needs to go through the thorns of creativity, the swamp of money, the dangerous peaks of production, until it touches the gentle shores of the audience's heart. Unfortunately, even the most promising cinematic productions can sink out of the audience's relentless vision. The fate of "The Dog God" is such a lamentable fable, which hovers between glory and regret.
In the turbulent Venice, this film is like a dark horse, sweeping the Venice International Film Festival and winning the applause and praise of countless professionals. With the falling leaves of autumn and October, when it was released in France, it once again pushed word-of-mouth to a new peak. The wheel of time continues to move forward, and as it shows its brilliance under the ancient city walls of Pingyao, many movie lovers have begun to look forward to its Chinese mainland premiere.
As December quietly approaches, the highly anticipated film is finally unveiling on Chinese mainland screens. But on the other hand, when the opening bell rang, the box office figures were unusually cold, with a mere millions, and it only ranked ninth on the box office charts, which was in stark contrast to the glory it had achieved in other regions. In the face of the cumulative box office of about 5.83 million yuan, people can't help but ask, why does such a film have such an ending?
Despite this, "Dog God" is like a bright star in Douban, the temple of culture, illuminating the eyes of countless fans. It rushed to the top of the real-time hot book and audio charts in an almost subversive attitude, showing the audience's unanimous praise with a high score of 83 points. What a bizarre phenomenon this is: on the one hand, the box office is dismal, and on the other hand, the word-of-mouth is bursting, as if to tell us that the value of the film is not only reflected in the harvest of money.
The story of "The Dog God" is full of drama in itself. The life of the male protagonist Doug is like a rough road, his growth is full of shadows and suffering, but it also shapes his tenacious character. Callebla Landry Jones played this role to the fullest, and his performance was like a sharp sword that pierced the walls of the audience's hearts, and people couldn't help but be moved. Doug eventually chooses to join his fellow dogs in revenge against those who have hurt him. Such a setting is not only full of absurd wildness, but also touches our deep thinking about justice and revenge.
Part of what makes "Dog God" shine at international film festivals is that it has an out-of-the-ordinary creativity and a deep exploration of humanity. This is a crime film that challenges conventional moral notions, and it shows a microcosm of a crazy world with a unique perspective. The hot content and wonderful plot design of the movie completely exceed people's expectations, and it brings the audience into a realm that is both familiar and unfamiliar. Here, emotions and intellect compete fiercely, and the complexity and multifaceted nature of human nature are laid bare and bare on display.
Back in reality, the performance of "Dog God" in Chinese mainland does not seem to have reached the expected heights. This may be closely related to its theme selection, market positioning, and publicity strategy. It may also be because there is a certain difference between the background of the story and the cultural identity of Chinese audiences. Different cultural backgrounds and aesthetic Xi may affect the reception of a film in different regions. Furthermore, the film market itself is also a battlefield full of uncertainty, and there are often unexpected results.
In a nutshell, the experience of the movie "The Dog God" reminds us that there is no single measure of success in a film. The box office does not fully represent the full value of a film, its artistry, creativity and emotional touch on the audience are equally important. And for the audience, every film deserves to be treated fairly, regardless of its box office results. Just like Doug's path of revenge in the film, we should also be brave enough to explore the world of culture and embrace works that can stir people's hearts, rather than just settle for superficial numbers games. In this way, we may be able to more deeply appreciate the unique charm and far-reaching significance that film and television works can bring.