Beyoğlu City Council Animal Rights Working Group is organizing a free special screening of the movie “Le Procès du chien (The Case of the Dog)”, which examines the status of animals before the law.
Inspired by a real case, the film centers on the judicial process of a dog, and focuses on the
the deep contradictions created by the fact that they are still legally considered as “goods”.
in front of us. The film is not only about a search for justice, but also about the human-centered legal system,
and conscientious dilemmas in the face of living beings who can feel and suffer.
with a narrative.
The Dog Trial redefines a very fundamental problem with contemporary approaches by addressing the treatment of animals as “individuals” not only as a legal issue but also as a problem of social conscience.
The screening will present animal rights not only as an area of sensitivity, but also as a public and legal issue.
to create a ground for discussion that treats it as a responsibility.
Beyoğlu City Council Animal Rights Working Group

Screening Information
Location: Beyoglu Cinema Beyoglu Hall
History: 30.01.2026, Friday
Clock: 19:00
The screening is free, registration is required.
For registration https://forms.gle/vq63ABp5WTDXvV4u8

