🐾Directed, written and lead by Laetitia Dosch’ comical and offbeat directorial debut
🐾Kodi, the dog who played a vital role in the film, has won the “Palm Dog Award” in Cannes Film Festival 2025
🐾Selected in Cannes Film Festival “Un Certain Regard” Competition
🐾Selected in Locarno Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival as well as The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
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.
Director: Laetitia Dosch
Cast: Laetitia Dosch, François Damien, Jean-Pascal Zadi, Anne Dorval, Kodi Le Chien
 | About the Director Laetitia Dosch is a French-Swiss actress. Her film credits include Age of Panic, Keeper, Summertime, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Our Struggles. In 2024, she made her directorial debut with Dog on Trial. | |