The Black Dog

Name: The Black Dog
Director: Alison De Vere
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1987-11-06
Rating: 7.3

1987 · 19 min · ★ 7.3 · Animation, Drama, Fantasy

This rich, symbolic, intensely personal yet universal film wordlessly follows the path of a woman on a journey of self-discovery.

Directed by Alison De Vere · Written by Alison De Vere

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