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The cynical philosophers lived in Ancient Greece. Its name comes from the word "dog", denomination attributed by its frugal way of living. They considered that civilization was an evil and so they despised riches and repudiated sciences, norms, and conventions.
A sadistic dentist works on a mysterious experiment, collecting stray animals. Neighbors notice the disappearances and file a report. The police assign the case to an unscrupulous detective who will bring nothing but bloodshed.