Write/Director Sophie Dia Pegrum has an unusual story-telling
style and a visual style of great imagination. This story of a
reclusive astronomer who is brought out of his shell by an
unexpected visitor is both real and other-worldly. The esemble of
actors are diamonds-in-the-rough but their rough edges are
balanced by their honesty and commitment to the actions that Ms.
Pegrum wrote for them to play. The pace of Dogstar is different
from most American films. This may have something to do with the
fact that Ms. Pegrum is British and, like many non-American
directors and writers, does not assume her audience has the
attention-span of a toddler. I enjoyed this film and reccomend for
anyone looking for something different.
style and a visual style of great imagination. This story of a
reclusive astronomer who is brought out of his shell by an
unexpected visitor is both real and other-worldly. The esemble of
actors are diamonds-in-the-rough but their rough edges are
balanced by their honesty and commitment to the actions that Ms.
Pegrum wrote for them to play. The pace of Dogstar is different
from most American films. This may have something to do with the
fact that Ms. Pegrum is British and, like many non-American
directors and writers, does not assume her audience has the
attention-span of a toddler. I enjoyed this film and reccomend for
anyone looking for something different.
