Chilean film 'La Chienne' competes for Palme Dog at Cannes 2026

At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Chilean director Dominga Sotomayor's film 'La Chienne' is competing for the Palme Dog award. The film, presented in the Quinzaine des cinéastes section, features a stray dog named Yuri in its cast. The production team had to adapt to the animal's needs, creating a fruitful collaboration between actress Manuela Oyarzun and the dog. The film's unique casting of an untrained animal added challenges and authenticity to the project.