Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (2025)
Eight-year-old Bobo grows up on her family farm in Rhodesia in 1980 during the final days of the Bush War to end British colonial rule. Her eyes see conflict, the family's bond to the land, and the lasting wounds that war imprints on those who live through it.
Director: Embeth Davidtz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Cast
- Lexi Venter - Bobo
- Embeth Davidtz - Nicola Fuller
- Zikhona Bali - Sarah
- Fumani Shilubana - Jacob
- Rob van Vuuren - Tim
- Anina Reed - Vanessa Fuller
- Andreas Damm - Brightlight
- Tessa Jubber - Aunt Sannie
- Kara du Toit - Farmer's Wife (uncredited)
- Albert Pretorius - Anton
Screenplay
- Embeth Davidtz (Screenplay)
- Alexandra Fuller (Book)
Music: Chris Letcher
Cinematography: Willie Nel
Editing: Nicholas Costaras
Production: Rose and Oaks Media, Paeony Pictures
Country: South Africa
Language: English, Shona
Box Office: $636,652
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight about?
- Eight-year-old Bobo grows up on her family farm in Rhodesia in 1980 during the final days of the Bush War to end British colonial rule. Her eyes see conflict, the family's bond to the land, and the lasting wounds that war imprints on those who live through it.
- Who directed Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight was directed by Embeth Davidtz.
- Who stars in Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight stars Lexi Venter, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana, Rob van Vuuren, Anina Reed.
- How long is Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight?
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight is a Drama film.
- How much did Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight gross?
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight grossed $636,652 worldwide.
- Where was Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight produced?
- Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight was produced in South Africa.