Junkyard Dog

Set in a small village in the south of France, this story follows childhood friends Dog and Mirales, who spend their days idling. Mirales frequently teases and mocks Dog to pass the time. Their dynamic shifts during one summer when Dog falls in love with a girl named Elsa. As romance develops, jealousy begins to distance the two friends, forcing them to confront their behaviors and grow as individuals.

The film was written and directed by Jean-Baptiste Durand and produced by Anaïs Bertrand through Insolence Productions. The cast features Anthony Bajon in the role of Dog, Raphaël Quenard as Mirales, and Galatéa Bellugi as Elsa, with supporting performances by Dominique Reymond, Bernard Blancan, and Nathan Le Graciet.

Released on April 19, 2023, this comedy-drama has a runtime of 93 minutes. The movie has been generally well received by viewers, maintaining a 7/10 rating on IMDb from 3,600 votes and a 6.9/10 rating on TMDB based on 407 votes.