Arthur the King tells the story of Mikael Lindnord, the captain of the Swedish adventure athletics team, who had a particular encounter during the 400-mile race in the Ecuadorian jungle when a stray dog crossed his path. Lindnord fed it, and from that moment on, the dog followed him for the rest of the journey. After the race, he adopted the dog and took it with him to Sweden.
The real star of the film is, of course, Arthur. The lead trainer for the film was Mathilde De Cagny, who explained that selecting animals for films based on true stories can be more difficult than selecting actors. Not only does the animal need to be of the same breed, but it also needs to be of the right age and have a similar personality to the 'real' animal. The most important detail is that the dog matches the essence of the film. Purebred dogs are easier to find, but, for this role, she looked for the closest one to an Airedale Terrier and she found it! While untrained, he was a playful, smart, and loving puppy, all the qualities you would expect when training a dog.
In an action movie, a dog is required to do much more than sit or stand still, it's not just a matter of pointing the camera and telling them where to run. The dog must be able to communicate a range of emotions. Fortunately, Mathilde's finding was appropriate in every possible way to tell this story.
The film is much more than an action movie, it focuses on relationships and the personal journey of the characters. Enjoy this touching story inspired by real events on March 21 in all theaters in Latin America.
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