Film No. 48 (2017) Wiener-Dog. July 13th.

Film No. 48 (2017) July 13th.  4.45 PM LUNA PALACE, Leederville. (Revelation Perth International Film Festival).

"A dog is not human, it's an animal. Nature doesn't care about that, it's true. We're a dog's only friend." (Remi's mum Dina philosophises to her son, for no particular reason).

For lovers of Todd Solondz work (Welcome to the Dollhouse and Happiness) don't miss Wiener-Dog. Few do themes of pessimism in the way Solondz does and Wiener-Dog's coat gleams with the gloom only Todd can bring. This time Solondz uses a dachshund, yes a little dog with not a care in the world to exemplify the complicated lives of people from varying walks of U.S. life. Sadly little Wiener must pay prices along the way, after all he is the recipient of each owners ill conceived decisions. With a cast list reflective of their wish to work with a director of substance, Weiner-Dog won't spread joy but it is clever and thought provoking. 10GUMS.