What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBashan and I
Thomas Mann · Book · 2017
If you loved Bashan and I, start with Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Bashan and I across media.
What hooked you in Bashan and I was the way a daily routine with an animal reveals the profound depths of companionship.
Films on the same thread
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Film · 2009
Shares a thread with Bashan and I: Human-Animal Bond.
Just as the author of Bashan and I discovers a soulful connection with his pointer, you will find the same intense, life-changing devotion in the bond between Hachi and Parker.
Dogman
Luc Besson · Film · 2023
Explores: Animal Companion, Abuse Survival, Outsider Narrative.
If the quiet, restorative power of animal friendship in Bashan and I resonated with you, this film further explores how dogs provide salvation to those navigating a difficult world.
Patton
Franklin J. Schaffner · Film · 1970
Explores: Leadership, Insubordination, The Cost of War.
If Bashan and I hit, Patton shares the thread.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Film · 2019
Shares a thread with Bashan and I: Human-Animal Bond.
Much like the observant narrator in Bashan and I, this story centers on a dog with a philosopher's mind who deeply contemplates the life and lessons of his human.
Series on the same thread
BoJack Horseman
Raphael Bob-Waksberg · Series · 2014
Explores: Existentialism, Depression, Celebrity Culture.
If Bashan and I hit, BoJack Horseman shares the thread.
Shaun the Sheep
Richard Starzak · Series · 2007
Explores: Anthropomorphism, Mischief, Animal Antics.
If Bashan and I hit, Shaun the Sheep shares the thread.
NANA
Ai Yazawa · Series · 2006
Explores: Female Friendship, Dreams and Aspirations, Urban Life.
If Bashan and I hit, NANA shares the thread.
Black Books
Dylan Moran · Series · 2000
Explores: misanthropy, dysfunctional friendship, alcoholism.
If Bashan and I hit, Black Books shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
ADAM BUXTON · Podcast
Shares a thread with Bashan and I: dog ownership.
This podcast captures the same authentic, rambling joy of walking with a canine companion that defines the daily experiences shared by the author in Bashan and I.
Sitting with Dogs by Rocky Kanaka
Podcast
Shares a thread with Bashan and I: human-animal bond.
You will appreciate how these episodes mirror the gentle, observant spirit of Bashan and I, focusing on the comfort found in simply sitting and connecting with a loyal animal.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is Bashan and I based on a true story?
Yes, Bashan and I is a moving account written by Thomas Mann about his personal relationship with his own German short-haired pointer. The narrative documents the real-life bond he formed with the dog after their initial encounter at a local farm and their subsequent daily walks together.
What kind of dog is featured in Bashan and I?
The dog featured in Bashan and I is a German short-haired pointer. Thomas Mann describes this animal as energetic, loyal, and intelligent, noting the dog's native delight in chasing rabbits while the two of them explore the parkland near his home.
How does the relationship develop in Bashan and I?
In Bashan and I, Thomas Mann describes how he slowly grows to love his dog following their first meeting at a local farm. Through their routine walks in the nearby parkland, Mann gains a deeper understanding and appreciation for Bashan as a living being with a distinct personality.
What is the primary setting of Bashan and I?
The narrative of Bashan and I takes place in locations surrounding the author's home, beginning at a local farm where the two first meet. Much of the development of their relationship occurs during daily walks that Mann and his dog take together in the nearby parkland.