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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
- K-7
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.
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