Oscar nod leader The Power Of The Dog explores a dark and complex relationship

Oscar nod leader The Power Of The Dog explores dark and a complex relationship (Netflix/PA)

Jane Campion’s dark western The Power Of The Dog, which has led the pack at the 94th Academy Award nominations, explores the complicated relationship between two men.

The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as cruel rancher Phil Burbank, Kodi Smit McPhee as timid young man Peter, as well as Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons.