Koko: A Red Dog Story
2019 film directed by Aaron McCann and Dominic Pearce
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Koko: A Red Dog Story is a 2019 Australian family documentary film directed by Aaron McCann and Dominic Pearce, written by Aaron McCann and Dominic Pearce, and starring Jason Isaacs, Felix Williamson and Sarah Woods. It is a spin-off to the 2011 film Red Dog, detailing the life of Koko, who was cast as Red Dog in the original film.
- Aaron McCann
- Dominic Pearce
Nelson Woss
Bryce Menzies
Felix Williamson
Sarah Woods
Toby Truslove
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| Written by | Daniel Taplitz |
| Produced by | Lauren Brunswick Nelson Woss Bryce Menzies |
| Starring | Jason Isaacs Felix Williamson Sarah Woods Toby Truslove |
| Cinematography | Lewis Potts |
| Edited by | Regg Skwarko |
| Music by | Cezary Skubiszewski |
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| Distributed by | Roadshow Film Distributors |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Jason Isaacs as narrator
- Felix Williamson as Nelson Woss
- Sarah Woods as Carol Hobday
- Toby Truslove as Kriv Stenders
- Kriv Stenders as himself
- Carol Hobday as herself
- Koko was portrayed by Hero (Koko passed away 2012)
- Nelson Woss as himself
Production
Filming began in 2018 in Perth, Western Australia.
Reception
Koko: A Red Dog Story received mostly positive reviews from critics.[1]
Andrew Peirce at The Curb called the film "a genuine dogsterpiece of a film" in his positive review.[2] Out in Perth writer, Leigh Andrew Hill, referred to the film as "a heart-warming celebration of all dogs",[3] while Jonathan Spiroff of The Mono Report, referred to the film as "a charming, crowd-pleasing documentary that is essential for dog-lovers".[4]
Conversely, Luke Buckmaster at The Guardian said "What should be a delightful romp about a famous dog blends fact and fiction so thoroughly it may end up breaking your brain."[5]
Awards and nominations
Koko: A Red Dog Story was nominated for the 2020 AACTA Award for Best Indie Film in the 10th AACTA Awards.[6][7]
See also
- Red Dog: True Blue, a 2016 prequel to Red Dog.
- Cinema of Australia