Dogs(2021)

Storyline

In the Himalayan region of Ladakh, a growing number of stray dogs roam freely. They disrupt the local environment, prey on endangered animals, and sometimes attack people.

“Strays threaten a sacred mountain paradise.”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film was shot in sub-zero temperatures, often dropping below -20°C, which affected both the crew and equipment.
• Director Nikhil Talegaonkar spent over a year living in Ladakh to research and document the stray dog issue firsthand.
• The documentary highlights how the dogs threaten the survival of the rare snow leopard by competing for prey.
• It was filmed in remote villages like Zanskar and Nubra Valley, areas rarely shown in mainstream Indian cinema.
• The crew had to adapt to filming in high-altitude conditions, sometimes above 14,000 feet, which limited shooting hours.
• The film shows how Buddhist monks in monasteries are involved in efforts to neuter and vaccinate the stray dogs.
• It was independently produced with a small team, relying on grants and environmental film funding rather than studio backing.