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Isle of dogs

2018 | 101 min | K-7 | adventure, animation, comedy, sci-fi

“Isle of Dogs” is a stop-motion animated film directed by Wes Anderson, set in Japan in the near future, where dogs have been exiled to an island due to fear and being considered spreaders of diseases.

The story is about 12-year-old Atari Kobayashi, the mayor’s ward, who leaves to find his lost dog Spots. Atari travels to the island in search of his furry friend and gets help from a diverse group of dogs: Rex, King, Boss, Duke, and Chief.

The film follows Atari and the dogs’ adventure on the island, their collaboration, and their struggle to retrieve Spots. Larger secrets are unveiled relating to both the island’s history and the fate of the dogs. The movie explores themes such as friendship, loyalty, and overcoming adversity.

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About the movie

Subjects

arts
ethics
finnish
history
psychology
social studies
social studies

Keywords

animal characters
community
courage
defeating difficulties
despair
faithfulness
friendship
imagination growth
learning materials
political rebellion
rolemodels
survival
team work
thought awakening
violence

Educational levels

high schools and vocational schools
middle schools
primary schools

Genres

adventure
animation
comedy
sci-fi

Age limits

Studios

20th Century Fox

For media educator

Koulukino's learning material covers animation techniques, fables and allegories, animal welfare, intertextuality, "haiku" (Finnish term), and cultural appropriation. The learning material is suitable for middle schools, high schools, and other secondary education institutions.