That basic boy - and - his - dog story anchors the film even as the writer - director unleashes a whirlwind of subplots and side trips that would topple a lesser movie.
Employing impressive cinematic techniques and anchored by a tour - de-force performance from newcomer Mariam Al Ferjani, Kaouther Ben Hania's BEAUTY AND THE DOGS tells an urgent, unapologetic, and important story head - on.