Mary Allen
Introduction: Questioning the Dog’s Fate in Venice
As moviegoers, we often become emotionally invested in the characters we watch on screen, including the furry ones. In the 1973 thriller "Don’t Look Now," set in the beautiful city of Venice, there is a notable scene involving a dog that has sparked much debate and controversy. The question remains: does the dog die in Venice? This article will explore the answer to this question and the implications of animal deaths in film.
The Search for the Scene: Investigating the Film
To answer the question of whether a dog dies in "Don’t Look Now," we must first investigate the film itself. Directed by Nicolas Roeg and starring Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie, the movie tells the story of a couple grieving the loss of their daughter who travels to Venice. While there, they encounter a psychic who claims to communicate with their deceased child. The film features several symbolic and disturbing scenes, including a mysterious figure in a red coat and a climactic twist ending.
The Plot: Does the Dog Die in the Storyline?
The scene in question occurs midway through the film when the couple is walking through an alleyway and encounter two sisters with a pet dog. The dog runs off, and the sisters chase after it. Later on, we see the dog’s lifeless body floating in the canal. While it is never explicitly stated how the dog died, it is heavily implied that it was killed by the same figure in the red coat that haunts the couple throughout the movie. Therefore, yes, the dog does die in "Don’t Look Now."