From Curzon, ROBOT DREAMS is an Oscar-nominated, captivating animation from director Pablo Berger (Blancanieves / Snow White, Abracadabra and Torremolinos 73) adapted from Sara Varon’s acclaimed graphic novel of the same name. The film is nominated at the 2024 Academy Awards for Best Animation Feature after rounding out 2023 with wins for Best Animated Feature at European Film Awards, the Special Jury Prize at Animation is Film Festival and the Annecy International Animated Film Festival (where it won the Contrechamp Award award for Best Film) after its debut in Cannes.
It’s a heartfelt story that follows DOG, who lives alone in Manhattan who decides to build himself a robot companion. With striking visuals and a beautiful score, the uplifting tale plays out in 80’s NYC and explores themes around friendship, loneliness and happiness. One summer night, DOG, with great sadness, is forced to abandon ROBOT at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
From acclaimed writer/director Pablo Berger, this uplifting, dialogue-free story adapted from Sara Varon’s graphic novel plays out in 80’s New York as a love letter to the city and explores important themes around friendship, loneliness, happiness and technology – with plenty of film easter eggs.
