While some would argue that home-schooled kids don't get the same education as the rest, no one can deny that the home educated teens in Dogtooth receives an unparalleled education. The family, whose names are never said, lives remotely on a property resembling an oasis in a desert. The mother instructs the children, known only as the eldest daughter, younger daughter and the son, while the father is away at his job which appears to be managing a factory. He's the only person allowed to leave their house for reasons explained later in the film.
The father and mother create a structured life for their children. Nearly every second of their day is spent with each other learning strange skills and incorrect definitions for vocabulary words. As they're not allowed to leave the compound, they develop strong family ties (which progress into the uncomfortable). Their fragile worldview is in jeopardy when Christina, the security guard at the father's work who is paid to perform an odd task, tests the barriers between herself and the daughters.
Dogtooth is a messed up film. It has majorly dark overtones but a well-crafted script, and it's shot beautifully. Keep in mind that there is quite a bit of nudity, and the context might add to the uncomfortability. Beautifully dark film. Recommended.
Oscars 2011 Best Foreign Film Nominee
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