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The Power of the Dog (2021) — Screenplay

A charismatic rancher torments his brother's new family, but a hidden secret from the past threatens to unravel his cruel game.

Written by
Jane Campion, Thomas Savage
Genre
Drama, Romance, Western
Studio
Netflix
Length
107 pages

Jane Campion's restrained direction and slow-burn pacing create an unsettling tension that rewards patient readers. The film's subversive handling of masculinity and its unreliable point of view make it a masterclass in character-driven storytelling.

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