No Dogs Allowed

Longing to talk to someone about his pedophile tendencies, 15-year-old Gabo connects with much older Dave online. Dave is supportive and nice, understanding of Gabo’s struggles, but underneath the guise of friendship, Dave is a groomer who wants to live out his own sexual fantasies with a boy. When Dave is arrested on suspicion of statutory rape, Gabo suddenly finds himself in a position where he might have to testify against Dave and risk exposing his own secret.

A bold debut feature about a taboo, but important subject matter, told with sensitivity and vulnerability with the help of an amazing cast. Ultimately a film about how not to become an abuser.

Co-presented with Goethe-Institut Norwegen