Heart of a Dog(2015)
“What do you see when you close your eyes?”
Overview
Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.
Director
Laurie Anderson
Studio
Canal Street Communications
Cast
Archie
as Rat Terrier
Gatto
as Rat Terrier
Lolabelle
as Rat Terrier
Little Will
as Border Terrier
Nitro
as German Shepherd
Etta
as Poodle
Heung-Heung Chin
as Dog Walker
Jenni Muldaur
as Wife
Matt Vega
as Husband
Arlo Willner
as Boy
Kurt Gutenbrunner
as Chef
Julian Schnabel
as Painter
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
1h 15m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Canal Street Communications • HBO Documentary Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heart of a Dog?▼
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What is Heart of a Dog about?▼
Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.
Who directed Heart of a Dog?▼
Heart of a Dog was directed by Laurie Anderson and released in 2015. It is a documentary film.
How long is Heart of a Dog?▼
Heart of a Dog has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
Who stars in Heart of a Dog?▼
The cast of Heart of a Dog includes Archie as Rat Terrier, Gatto as Rat Terrier, Lolabelle as Rat Terrier, Little Will as Border Terrier, Nitro as German Shepherd and more.
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