: Patricia Cornwell wrote a satirical police procedural titled Isle of Dogs (released in Italian as L'isola dei cani ).

: The film is a masterclass in stop-motion, using hand-sculpted puppets and replacement faces to create unique, emotional performances. It is noted for its Ukiyo-e inspired aesthetic and its meticulous, rhythmic animation style.

(or the audience's native language in dubbed versions), with the film stating at the start that "barking has been translated".

usually without subtitles, forcing the audience to infer meaning from their behavior and tone.