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Dog and Robot spend an idyllic day together – ending up at Coney Island to enjoy the fun. Drama ensues.
- Director: Pablo Berger
- 102 minutes, Spain, France 2023, Cert: G
Dog is lonely. He spends a lot of time by himself, whiling away long evenings in his Manhattan studio apartment, eating microwave meals for one in front of the TV. Tired of his solitary existence, he decides to purchase a friend. When his order arrives, he builds Robot, a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky companion to keep him company. Dog and Robot spend an idyllic day together – ending up at Coney Island to enjoy the fun. Drama ensues.
Set in the 1980s, vivified by a poppy soundtrack and a strong affinity for cinema history, Robot Dreams is a deeply felt, bittersweet buddy comedy that embraces ambiguity and the uncertainty of life’s path. A heart-swelling, hand-drawn, and dialogue-free delight that invites audiences of all ages to explore love and loss through its tender portrait of a new friendship.
“★★★★★…one of the best animations in recent years” – Wendy Ide, The Observer