Dog on Trial
Le Procès du Chien
Synopsis
Avril, an idealistic lawyer dedicated to lost causes, agrees to defend Cosmos, a dog that has bitten three people, leading to the first canine trial. She has no choice but to win the case, as otherwise, her unusual client will be put down.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-10
Top Cast
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Laetitia Dosch
Avril Lucciani
François Damiens
Dariuch Michovski
Jean-Pascal Zadi
Marc
Anne Dorval
Roseline Bruckenheimer
Anabela Moreira
Lorene Furtado
Tom Fiszelson
Joachim (12 ans)
Mathieu Demy
Judge
Pierre Deladonchamps
Jérôme
Kodi
Cosmos
Michèle Gurtner
La Veterinaire Dr Fillinger
Dariouch Ghavami
Le Philosophe Jean Marc Ghavani
Patrick de Rham
L'Expert Medico-Legal
Lynn Bertholet
Employe Tribunal
Ismael Attia
Journaliste du Courrier
Hafid Ouardiri
L'Iman Tarek Haldi Ben Aissa
Nathalie Kuttel
L'Ethologue Nathalie Dordes
Charlotte Dumartheray
La Moine Bouddhiste Isabelle Rocher
Lionel Baier
Le Pasteur Lionel Baier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 25, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 8, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laetitia Dosch
- Screenplay & Story
- Laetitia Dosch, Anne-Sophie Bailly, Yacine Badday, Gilles Marchand, Delphine Gleize, Baya Kasmi
- Original Score
- Martin Caraux, David Sztanke
- Original Title
- Le Procès du Chien
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Atelier de Production, Bande à Part Films, RTS, SRG SSR, France 2 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laetitia Dosch
Laetitia Dosch, Anne-Sophie Bailly, Yacine Badday, Gilles Marchand, Delphine Gleize, Baya Kasmi
Martin Caraux, David Sztanke
Alexis Kavyrchine
Isabelle Devinck, Suzana Pedro
Agnieszka Ramu, Thomas Verhaeghe, Lionel Baier, Mathieu Verhaeghe
Department Leadership Roster
Isa Boucharlat
Costume Design
Laetitia Dosch
Director
Laetitia Dosch
Writer
Anne-Sophie Bailly
Writer
Alexis Kavyrchine
Director of Photography
Isabelle Devinck
Editor
Agnieszka Ramu
Producer
Thomas Verhaeghe
Producer
Lionel Baier
Producer
Mathieu Verhaeghe
Producer
Suzana Pedro
Editor
David Sztanke
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Injury • Stressful Scenes • Language
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog on Trial
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What is Dog on Trial about?
Avril, an idealistic lawyer dedicated to lost causes, agrees to defend Cosmos, a dog that has bitten three people, leading to the first canine trial. She has no choice but to win the case, as otherwise, her unusual client will be put down.
Who directed Dog on Trial?
Dog on Trial was directed by Laetitia Dosch.
Who stars in Dog on Trial?
The principal cast of Dog on Trial includes Laetitia Dosch, François Damiens, Jean-Pascal Zadi, Anne Dorval, Anabela Moreira.
When was Dog on Trial released and how long is it?
Dog on Trial was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Dog on Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dog on Trial was composed by Martin Caraux, David Sztanke.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dog on Trial?
Dog on Trial holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).