About the Film
Synopsis of the Film
In 2000, Allemant began to consider the precariousness of this breed’s situation in its own country as no less than a threat to the patrimony of Peru. It was then he embarked on this initiative. For the following 14 years, he consulted with renowned experts such as Ermanno Maniero, canine expert who declared the Hairless Dog as an official breed, Alberto Quintanilla, well-known Peruvian painter and sculptor who has dedicated his life’s work to this breed, Lizardo Tavera, archaeologist and researcher specializing on the Hairless Dog... At the end of this labor of love, its co-directors, Allemant and Darleguy, give us a rich and comprehensive film that allows us to understand this native Peruvian breed, its ancient history and the mythology that surrounds its involvement in the creation and rise of the ancient peoples of Peru. Allemant and Darleguy have achieved both an essential document for canine experts and enthusiasts alike, and a moving story between two Hairless Dogs, champions of their breed, and the man who will see them occupy the place they deserve.
The film Directors :
Pedro-Santiago Allemant
Born in Peru in 1960, left his hometown in the 80s and moved to New York; then, Paris, in 2000.
In 2006, he acquired two Peruvian Hairless Dogs. Back in Europe, he very quickly realized that this breed was virtually unknown to the world. Allemant, who works as a corporate relationship manager for the banking sector, has devoted his free time to presenting his dogs in canine shows and competitions, both in Europe and internationally, as a means to promote this ancient Peruvian breed.
François Darleguy
Born in France in 1963, began studies in film and developed his career as chief sound operator. He has worked on many social documentaries and French TV broadcasts since 1985.
After collaborating with talented directors, he decided to embark in directing. He is involved in social pieces on hospitals and colleges, reports in the Himalayas, the Congolese jungle, the favelas in Venezuela, and several cultural documentaries.
When Allemant offered him the direction of this film, he found the idea exciting and worth investing his time and effort.
Allemant and Darleguy are founders of an association that aims to preserve cultural heritage, watch for native values, protect environment and biodiversity such as raise awareness about this ancient Peruvian canine breed among others.