It’s not every year that an animated feature premieres at the Cannes Film Festival to such universal acclaim. But that was the case with “Robot Dreams,” Pablo Berger‘s latest film about the misadventures of a dog and a robot in 1980s NYC.
Based on Sara Varon‘s comic of the same name, “Robot Dreams” won over critics easily on the Croisette last year. Now it’s time for US audiences to take in the film for themselves, as NEON has “Robot Dreams” ready for a theatrical run later this year.
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Here’s an official synopsis for “Robot Dreams,” courtesy of the Cannes Film Festival:
DOG lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of 80’s NYC. One summer night, DOG, with great sadness, is forced to abandon ROBOT at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
“Robot Dreams” is Berger’s first film since 2017’s “Abracadabra.” It premiered in the Special Screenings section of Cannes last year. Since its premiere, “Robot Dreams” won the award for Best Film in the Contrechamp section of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
The Playlist’s review of “Robot Dreams” out of Cannes says, “it smartly sidesteps such expectations, aiming for an ending that doesn’t just feel emotionally satisfying, but surprisingly mature.” Interested in catching Berger’s film in theaters? Stay tuned for an official theatrical release date. In the meantime, watch the first trailer for “Robot Dreams” below.
