The Power of the Dog

Directed by Jane Campion

Phil Burbank, a charismatic rancher, strikes fear and awe in his circle. His world shifts when his brother introduces a new wife and son, leading Phil to confront his capacity for love amidst torment and transformation.
Based on the novel The Power of the Dog  by Thomas Savage. Buy the book on Amazon.
The Power of the Dog is a masterfully controlled psychological western about masculinity, repression and power. Benedict Cumberbatch gives a remarkable performance, while Jane Campion uses the vast landscape, Jonny Greenwood’s score and carefully observed behaviour to create tension that grows more unsettling with every scene.

The Power of the Dog

Directed by Jane Campion

Phil Burbank, a charismatic rancher, strikes fear and awe in his circle. His world shifts when his brother introduces a new wife and son, leading Phil to confront his capacity for love amidst torment and transformation.
Based on the novel The Power of the Dog  by Thomas Savage. Buy the book on Amazon.

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The Power of the Dog is a masterfully controlled psychological western about masculinity, repression and power. Benedict Cumberbatch gives a remarkable performance, while Jane Campion uses the vast landscape, Jonny Greenwood’s score and carefully observed behaviour to create tension that grows more unsettling with every scene.