Do You Hear the Dogs Barking?

Carrying his son on his back, a man travels from place to place looking for a doctor to treat the sick boy. As they journey, the indio father tells the boy stories to keep him distracted. These stories reveal the life of native peoples in Mexico, both in the countryside and in cities, and they shed light on characteristic beliefs and rituals.

Directed by François Reichenbach, Do You Hear the Dogs Barking? leans on a strong ensemble — Salvador Sánchez, Ahui Camacho, Ana De Sade — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1974.