Of Dogs and Men is a tender, urgent exploration of the aftermath of the October 7 attacks in Israel. Following 16-year-old survivor Dar (Ori Avinoam) as she searches for her lost dog on Kibbutz Nir Oz, the film blends fiction and documentary, featuring non actors whose improvised conversations capture raw, authentic reactions to the violence.
Shot just weeks after the attacks, director Dani Rosenberg uses handheld cameras to immerse viewers in a landscape marked by grief, fear, and resilience. Caught between impulses for revenge and the pursuit of peace, the film offers a humanistic, anti-war reflection on trauma that resonates far beyond Israel, earning acclaim at the Venice Film Festival for its intimate, compassionate vision.
