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Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000)
Director: Bong Joon Ho
Cast: Lee Sung-jae, Bae Doona, Kim Ho-jung, Byun Hee-bong
Runtime110 min
Rating15
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An idle part-time college lecturer is annoyed by the yapping sound of a nearby dog. He decides to take drastic action.
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Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), directed by Bong Joon Ho, is a critically acclaimed dark comedy that explores the absurdity of urban life. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising its quirky humor and Bong's sharp social commentary. While it did not receive major awards recognition, the film has developed a strong cult following over the years and holds an 8.0/10 rating on IMDb, indicating positive audience reception.
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Directed by acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, this 2000 dark comedy provides a unique and quirky take on the crime genre, blending absurdist humor with social commentary. Fans of Bong's distinct visual style and offbeat storytelling will appreciate the film's exploration of the frustrations of urban life and the lengths one man will go to in order to silence a bothersome dog.
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Barking Dogs Never Bite is a 2000 South Korean independent dark comedy film directed and co-written by Bong Joon Ho in his directorial debut. The film's Korean title is satirically named after the 1872 novel A Dog of Flanders, a European pet story that is very popular in parts of East Asia.
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