Swiss-French actress Laetitia Dosch made her first movie as a director. In her movie, she talks about deep questions about animals and what makes someone a person. The story is about a young lawyer named Avril and her client, a special dog named Cosmos. Cosmos is in trouble because he bit three people, and now he’s on trial. If the court decides against him, Cosmos could be put down. This movie mixes comedy with profound ideas about how we treat animals.
Dosch explains that the law sees animals as objects, like tables or chairs. This means we can eat them or put them down if they’re dangerous without really considering it like killing. But some countries are changing this view. For example, France, Brazil, and the U.K. now say animals can feel pain and emotions like humans do.
Dosch’s movie isn’t just about one dog; it’s based on real cases where owners were held responsible for their pets’ actions. This got people worked up in some places, showing there’s something important about this issue in our society.
The film asks, “What if a dog wasn’t just a thing but someone with rights?” Dosch thinks this question is both funny and serious. It shows that animals aren’t like humans, but they’re also not exactly like objects. This kind of confusion can stir up strong feelings and discussions.