Heart of a Dog
“What do you see when you close your eyes?”
2015•NR•1h 15m•6.5•Released
Documentary
Lyrical and powerfully personal essay film that reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother, her beloved dog, and such diverse subjects as family memories, surveillance, and Buddhist teachings.
Director
Laurie Anderson
Writer
Laurie Anderson
Languages
English
Studio
Canal Street Communications
Cast
Archie
Rat Terrier
Gatto
Rat Terrier
Lolabelle
Rat Terrier
Little Will
Border Terrier
Nitro
German Shepherd
Etta
Poodle
Heung-Heung Chin
Dog Walker
Jenni Muldaur
Wife
Matt Vega
Husband
Arlo Willner
Boy
Kurt Gutenbrunner
Chef
Julian Schnabel
Painter
Willy Friedman
Man Hit by Duck
Elisabeth Weiss
Dog Trainer
Jason Berg
Veterinarian
Production
Company
Canal Street Communications
Company
HBO Documentary Films
Producer
Dan Janvey
Producer
Laurie Anderson
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