After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot named Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and ends up caring for an orphaned baby goose. It’s a simple tale told with great sophistication, offering wondrous entertainment that dazzles the eye while filling your heart to the brim.
Genre: animation, AI, survival
Language: English, subtitles: Dutch
Length: 1hr. 42 mins.
DreamWorks Animation comes with a new adaptation of the popular children's book The Wild Robot, Peter Brown's award-winning book that topped the New York Times bestseller list.
The Wild Robot is a heartwarming story of self-discovery, engagingly looking at the bridge between technology and nature and exploring what it means to live and be connected to the life around you. The film is written and directed by three-time Oscar® nominee Chris Sanders - writer and director of DreamWorks Animations How to Train Your Dragon, The Croods and Disney's Lilo & Stitch.
Awards
The film received multiple major award nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes.
Reviews
“It’s a breathtakingly human film — about a bird and a bot.” New York Post
“It’s hard to recall a time when the state-of-the-art felt this much like art.” The Telegraph
“I cried, dear reader. I cried so much. Not just because the story and characters were wonderful, but out of the joy of discovery.” TheWrap
Ticket information
This film will be shown at Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos.
- Tickets must be purchased online in advance and can be bought by clicking the black “Order” button on this page.
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Please be on time
The screening of the film begins promptly at 19:30 (with no pre-film advertisements), and the cinema hall will open at 19:10. We kindly request that you arrive at the ticket counter at least 10 minutes before the start of the film to ensure a smooth and timely experience for all.
The Studium Generale film program is created in collaboration with the Student Film Committee and Natlab.