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Boy Born With Dog Legs Inspires Chilean Film
21 Feb
Summary
- Film 'Dog Legs' adapts a novel about a boy with dog legs.
- The story explores societal reactions to perceived 'abnormality'.
- Production is underway with a planned 2027 shoot.
Chilean director Matias Rojas is adapting Carlos Droguett's novel "Dog Legs" into a new film. The story centers on a young boy born with dog legs, hidden away in a remote town. His life changes when a newcomer, Carlos, attempts to help him integrate, facing societal hostility.
The film explores themes of identity crisis, isolation, and the societal creation of 'abnormal.' Producers aim to capture the boy's journey between human and animal, intimate and collective, using a contemplative yet visceral cinematic style.
"Dog Legs" has completed development through various international platforms. The project is in its advanced financing stage, with anticipated funding from co-producing countries in 2026. Principal photography is scheduled to take place in Valdivia, Southern Chile, in 2027.
