DOG ON TRIAL, LÆTITIA DOSCH, SWITZERLAND 2024, 80min
Avril, an independently minded lawyer known for taking on lost causes, resolves to secure a victory in her next case. However, when Dariuch another seemingly hopeless client, asks her to defend his faithful canine companion, Cosmos, Avril is unable to resist. She dives into the absurdity of defending a canine client, confronting not only the legal system but also advocating for both women’s and animal rights. A lively and at times comical court case unfolds – where a dog’s life hangs in the balance.
Opening Ceremony Public Figures & Guests
Junwei Zhou - Actor/ Singer
ANFFF Youth Ambassador for Animal Conservation
Representative work:<Story of Kunning Palace>
Qin Bo - Documentary Director
ANFFF Asian Ambassador for Ecological Conservation
Representative work: <A Green Trip>, <Life Matters>, <The Firsts in Life >
Peter Venn - BBC Natural History Unit Producer /Ex - RSPCA
ANFFF Final Jury
Toby Rose - Founder of Palm Dog Award at Cannes Film Festival
Intro Guest of <Dog On Trial>
Taz Singh - Actor
Representative work: BTS -RM <LOST!>, <Shinjuku Yasen Byoin>, <Tehran>, <Ulajh>
Elliot Grove
Founder of Raindance Film Festival and British Independent Film Awards