Puppies mature much faster than humans during their first two years before the rate of aging slows down. Amazon Sets First Italian Original Film 'Dog Years'
The story follows Stella, a "clumsy, cynical, imaginative, and tormented" 16-year-old girl. After surviving a traumatic car accident involving a dog, she develops a unique obsession: she decides to count her age in "dog years" (where one human year equals seven dog years). Because she has just turned 16, Stella believes she is effectively 112 years old and nearing the end of her life. Anni da cane
Produced by Notorious Pictures for Amazon Studios. Location: Filmed in Rome and the surrounding Lazio region. Scientific Context: Dog vs. Human Years Puppies mature much faster than humans during their
" Anni da cane " (Dog Years) is a 2021 Italian coming-of-age comedy film directed by Fabio Mollo. It marks a significant milestone as the first Italian Amazon Original movie. Because she has just turned 16, Stella believes
Driven by this belief, she creates a bucket list of everything she wants to experience before she "dies." Along with her best friends, she embarks on a frantic quest to complete her goals, but her perspective shifts when she meets a shy boy named Matteo. Release Date: 22 October 2021. Director: Fabio Mollo.
While the film uses the traditional "1 human year = 7 dog years" rule for its plot, modern veterinary science suggests this formula is an oversimplification.