The Dark Side of Fatherhood - 'Dogtooth' (2009), 'Take Shelter' (2011) & 'Distant Voices, Still Lives' (1988)

27/02/2022 29 min Temporada 3 Episodio 7

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Episode Synopsis

How do some fathers become overly oppressive? What do fathers ultimately fear for their families? How should we view ourselves in protecting our loved ones? After last week's episode focusing on the less attractive sides of motherhood, this week's episode explores the aspects of fatherhood that instil fear in both fathers and their families. 

The Films:
Dogtooth (2009) directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Take Shelter (2011) directed by Jeff Nichols
Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) directed by Terence Davies

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