Dog Ear
Eleven-year-old Berci spends an afternoon alone with his dog, struggling with the emotions left behind after witnessing his parents' violent fight the day before. As his suppressed feelings surface, he releases his anger and aggression in tense and emotional interactions with his dog. These raw expressions eventually help Berci find relief and discover the quiet, transformative strength of forgiveness.
Péter Vácz is an award-winning animation director from Budapest, Hungary. His 2013 graduation short film Rabbit and Deer won over 125 festival awards worldwide. Dog Ear (Kutyafül) explores a personal childhood experience. The film premiered in Annecy in 2025 and has since been screened and appreciated at festivals worldwide. Beyond filmmaking, Péter teaches stop-motion and animation workshops globally.