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Blondi

Blondi
Blondi

Synopsis

Can a dog still be man’s best friend if that man is the Führer? Blondi explores the bizarre bond between Hitler and his beloved German Shepherd. From eating the crumbs under the table at the Führer’s birthday, to living in the confinement of the bunker, this film presents intimate glimpses of the dog’s daily life intertwined with the realities of war and fictitious, humorous newsreels, depicting the oblivious pet's significant and surreal impact on the Reich.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025

Details

Year
2025
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
19 min
Format
Digital
Director
Jack Salvadori
Producer
James Witherspoon, Jamie Sugar, Pablo Alvarez Hornia, Nacho Martin Sierra
Executive Producer
Jack Salvadori
Editor
Jack Salvadori
Screenwriter
Peter Greenaway, Jack Salvadori
Director of Photography
Lexie the Dog
Production Designer
Alice Gegere
Sound
Ben Gale
Principal cast
Nicola Pedrozzi, Lexie the Dog, Orane Stepczynski
Casting
Amina Chafai
VFX
George Moore Chadwick

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