A Boy and His Dog
dir. L.Q. Jones · 1975
Plot
A post-apocalyptic tale based on a novella by Harlan Ellison. A boy communicates telepathically with his dog as they scavenge for food and sex, and they stumble into an underground society where the old society is preserved. The daughter of one of the leaders of the community seduces and lures him below, where the citizens have become unable to reproduce because of being underground so long. They use him for impregnation purposes, and then plan to be rid of him.
Why watch
A boy and his telepathic dog navigate a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape, scavenging for food and companionship. Their journey leads them to an underground society that has lost its ability to reproduce, where the boy becomes an unwilling pawn in a bizarre scheme. Watching this film is like stepping into a surreal nightmare where dark humor and absurdity collide, forcing you to confront the fragility of human existence and the instinctual drive for survival.
Talking points
- the nature of companionship in dire circumstances
- the absurdity of societal constructs
- the ethics of survival
- the role of humor in dark situations