Today, August 26, world dog day: all attention is paid to our four-legged friends, faithful companions in a thousand adventures. We celebrate the nineteenth anniversary born in 2004 in the United States as a national holiday inspired by Colleen Page, pet expert and author. The American chose this date not by chance: on August 26, she adopted her first dog. From the earth to the stars and stripes, the holiday has spread all over the world, and Italy is no exception. An important meeting is also dedicated to the moment of awareness of the topic of abandonment, which is especially delicate in summer. To celebrate friends, we offer you 7 films watch with the whole family: both laughter and tears, the spectacle is guaranteed.
Come Home Lassie (1943)
“Go Home Lassie” Fred McLeod Wilcox is one of the world’s most beloved classics. Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Eric Knight, the film is about the touching bond between young Joe and his dog, the Shetland Sheepdog. A major triumph at the box office, followed by six more films and three TV series. Two remakes were filmed in 2005 and 2020, but no one has surpassed the original.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
Another great World Dog Day classic is “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” Wolfgang Reiterman, Hamilton Lusk and Clyde Geronimi. An adaptation of Dodie Smith’s novel 101 Dalmatians, the Disney animated film has the power to bring together young and old. In this case, a remake of 101 Dalmatians. The Magic Is True This Time, 1996’s Glenn Close as Cruella De Vil deserves a chance.
Four Dachshunds for a Dane (1966)
A great entertaining film for the whole family, a classic comedy of errors starring four-legged friends. “Four Dachshunds for a Dane” it’s an easy job, with little pretension, but able to generate big laughs thanks to the excellent interpretation of the main characters: the bumbling giant Brutus and four “sausages” let loose will win your heart.
Beethoven (1992)
In the list of ideal films for World Dog Day, it cannot be missing”BeethovenBrian Levant. A St. Bernard puppy named after a famous German composer ends up in Newton’s house, away from the clutches of thieves who want to use him as a guinea pig. A fun, family-friendly comedy centered around the wonderful Chris, a big dog trained by celebrity instructor Carl Miller.
Marley and Me (2008)
Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston and an irresistible Labrador. These are the ingredients “Me and Marley” David Frankel. Based on John Grogan’s autobiographical novel of the same name, the film explores how a four-legged friend can change two people’s lives, highlighting the great bond that can form between a human and a dog.
Hachiko – Your Best Friend (2009)
Friendship with a capital “a”. Based on the true story of the Japanese dog Hachiko and the 1987 Japanese film Hachiko Monogatari. “Hachiko is your best friend” tells the story of an Akita Inu who becomes the best friend of suburban musician Parker Wilson, played by Richard Gere. Get your handkerchiefs ready.
Belle and Sebastian (2013)
The list of movies to watch for World Dog Day is endless. “Belle and Sebastian” Nicolas Vanier based on the novels by Cecil Aubry. The work, the first of a trilogy, tells the story of the little orphan Sebastian and his friendship with a Pyrenean mountain dog. Of note are the two sequels of 2015’s Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues and 2018’s Belle & Sebastian – Friends Forever.