Man Bites Dog

A biting satire, this 1992 Franco-Belgian Cannes darling may have been too dark for mass appeal. That said, it’s humor is undeniable, and its commitment to its low-budget pseudo-verite aesthetic is commendable. A serial killer waxes philosophic about his work while the film crew following his exploits becomes increasingly complicit in his crimes. Hijinks ensue. What more could you want from a mockumentary? When you get past the gratuitous body count, what you have here is a witty exploration of the relationship between moviegoers and the violence they see depicted on screen, with their demand increasingly driving supply. Man Bites Dog poses the intriguing question of an audience’s voyeuristic complicity in atrocities simulated for entertainment value — which might make some viewers uncomfortable, but for those who are in on the joke, it hits all the right notes. Classic World Cinema by courtyard gallery will screen Man Bites Dog on Friday, July 15. Location has changed. Info: 828-273-3332.