In the final act ("Cage of Vengeance"): Marcello lures the bully into his shop, traps him in a dog cage, and strikes him with a metal bar. A struggle ensues, resulting in the bully's strangulation by a chain, followed by Marcello's desperate attempt to dispose of the corpse.

Dogman (2018) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Dogman
Genre: crime, drama, thriller
Released: 2018
Rating: 7.5

Plot Analysis Summary

A gentle dog groomer's tragic descent into violence after years of bullying, imprisonment, and community rejection.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Gentle Groomer

Shadows of the Bully

The Robbery & Fall

Exile & Retaliation

Cage of Vengeance

Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.

Directed by

Matteo Garrone

Key Cast

Marcello Fonte — Marcello
Edoardo Pesce — Simoncino
Nunzia Schiano — Simoncino's Mother
Adamo Dionisi — Franco
Francesco Acquaroli — Francesco, Video Lottery Owner

Rating: 7.5/10 (2,303 votes)