Heart of a Dog

Heart of a Dog

What do you see when you close your eyes?

201575 min6.5 / 10

An intimate, meditative essay film that weaves grief, memory, and philosophical inquiry into a lyrical meditation on loss and impermanence.

Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.

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