
Beauty and the Dogs
Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania
Produced by Cinétéléfilms, Tanit Films
A brutal, unflinching examination of institutional corruption and a woman's desperate fight for justice against a system designed to protect her abusers.
When Mariam, a young Tunisian woman, is raped by police officers after leaving a party, she is propelled into a harrowing night in which she must fight for her rights even though justice lies on the side of her tormentors.
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Questions people ask
Is Beauty and the Dogs scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of films.
Is Beauty and the Dogs sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Is Beauty and the Dogs violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Beauty and the Dogs easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Does Beauty and the Dogs end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Beauty and the Dogs
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Beauty and the Dogs
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Beauty and the Dogs, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Beauty and the Dogs, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Beauty and the Dogs, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




















































