These works are referred to as Goya’s “Black Paintings” and were never intended for public exhibition.

It’s not hard to see how the themes of “The Dog” connect toThe Platform 2.

Both involve fights for survival that are ultimately futile, against forces that are much bigger than their subjects.

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This installment explores new layers of its brutal regime, delving deeper into its social hierarchy and survival dynamics.

Directed by an unknown filmmaker, the sequel continues to challenge its characters' moral boundaries.

Milena Smit’s Perempuan with Francisco de Goya’s painting The Dog

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Iván Massagué as Goreng from the original with Hovik Keuchkerian’s Zamiatin from The Platform 2

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Perempuan (Milena Smit) gaunt and with blood on her face in The Platform 2

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Painting of a dog drowning, as shown in The Platform 2

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The Platform 2