Laudation of the jury – Belonging, provoking each other, trying to get closer, seeking distance, being casual. Being young and cool is hard work! With extraordinary ease, "Melodies of Barking Dogs" tells the story of a group of teenagers on their way to becoming adults. But in the details, there are sensitive and intelligent analyses of themes such as masculinity, hidden intimacy, loneliness and a general search for meaning. The original narrative, in combination with a strong ensemble and sensitive camera work, creates an atmospheric short film that draws us into the cinematic world from the very beginning and celebrates a very special sense of humour. "Melodies of Barking Dogs" is a quiet film that doesn't seem to want too much, but it succeeds in everything it intends to say.
