Pablo Berger's 'Robot Dreams' Oscar-nominated animated film premieres

Pablo Berger's animated film 'Robot Dreams' (Il mio amico robot), based on Sara Varon's graphic novel, has been nominated for the 2024 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The film, distributed by I Wonder Pictures, is a 2D, dialogue-free feature that premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival and won the Controcampo award at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. Set in 1970s-80s Manhattan, it follows Dog, a lonely canine who builds a robot companion; their friendship is tested when they are forced apart. Competing against 'Nimona', 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse', and 'The Boy and the Heron', the film is praised for its innovative storytelling and emotional depth.