An enchanting nonfiction portrait of canine companionship, Los Reyes will delight dog- and doc-lovers alike. The film’s title, which translates as “the kings,” comes from the Chilean skatepark that serves as its backdrop, and doubles as a fitting label for the loveable mutts that have made the park their sovereign domain. Known as Chola and Fútbol by the angsty teens who are the park’s other main occupants, this pair of strays are seldom far apart, but their personalities are charmingly distinct: Chola likes to chase cyclists and employ ramps as tennis ball chutes, while the older, more sedate Fútbol can turn just about anything into a chew toy. Delicately observed by veteran directors Bettina Perut and Ivan Osnovikoff, who exhibit a fine eye for comic detail, Los Reyes’ simplicity belies its efficacy as a poignant tribute to misfits of both the hound and human varieties.
Preceded by short film Meeting of Young Minds
Seven young Inuus gather at an ecotourism site located on their ancestral lands to share their thoughts on the environment and sustainable development.