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Embeth Davidtz Debuts as Director with Powerful Memoir Film

12/13/2025

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Embeth Davidtz, the Schindler’s List actress, transitions from acting to directing with her debut film, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, adapted from Alexandra Fuller’s memoir.
The film portrays a white family's life in Rhodesia during the Bush War.
At 60, she embraces directing after casting and writing challenges.
She is influenced by Jane Campion and Sofia Coppola and is pursuing a next project about female stories.

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Story summary

Embeth Davidtz, the Schindler’s List actress, transitions from acting to directing with her debut film, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight, adapted from Alexandra Fuller’s memoir.
The film portrays a white family's life in Rhodesia during the Bush War.
At 60, she embraces directing after casting and writing challenges.
She is influenced by Jane Campion and Sofia Coppola and is pursuing a next project about female stories.