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Stinky Dog, Happy Life in Paris!

Stinky Dog, Happy Life in Paris!

1h2020Belgium, Spain, France
Animation

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Mockery

What this film brings

friendshipkindnesshelpfulnessresilience

Content barometer

Violence

1/5

légerfort

Mild

Fear

1/5

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Mild

Sexuality

0/5

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None

Language

0/5

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None

Narrative complexity

0/5

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Simple

Adult themes

0/5

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None

Expert review

This French animated film follows a very naive dog through a series of short, playful adventures in Paris, with a whimsical and welcoming tone that is clearly aimed at young children. Sensitive content mostly comes from cartoon mishaps, small comic disasters, brief chases, and some mild teasing directed at the hero, which could unsettle a very sensitive child without becoming truly threatening. The intensity stays low throughout, and tense moments are usually brief and quickly softened by humor, with little lasting harm and no graphic imagery. For children around age 4, the overall content is generally suitable, though adult support may help if a child is bothered by noisy chaos, arguments, or scenes where the main character is treated with suspicion. Parents can also use the film to discuss kindness, empathy, and how clumsy behavior does not define a character's worth.

Synopsis

Once upon a time there was a Parisian dog, naive and passionate, called Chien Pourri (rotten dog). With Chaplapla, his faithful gutter companion, Chien Pourri walks the streets of Paris, truffles blowing in the wind. No matter what disasters it causes, it always gets back on its feet! So much so that other dogs are starting to find it suspicious ... A program of five short films to follow the crazy adventures of Chien Pourri and his friends and introduce the poetry of Paris to the little ones! By the Panic in the Village and the Grand Méchant Renard (Big Bad Fox) teams.

Difficult scenes

The film often builds humor around accidents caused by Stinky Dog, including falls, bumps, chases, and bursts of visual chaos that may surprise very young viewers. These moments stay light and exaggerated, with no realistic injury, but they can still feel busy for a child who prefers especially calm stories. The main character is sometimes treated as odd or suspicious by other dogs, which creates mild moments of social rejection and teasing. The tone remains gentle and accessible, but a young child may feel sad for him if they strongly identify with characters who are left out or misunderstood.

Where to watch

Availability checked on Apr 03, 2026

About this title

Format
Feature film
Year
2020
Runtime
1h
Countries
Belgium, Spain, France
Original language
FR