Predictions and bets on the aforementioned OscarsRobot Dreams‘, the last jewel spanish animation. Although no one expects this until it happens. “We screamed the moment we heard the news, and our voices were heard even in Los Angeles,” the filmmaker admits. Pablo Berger He is speaking to this newspaper after discovering his film among the candidates. The director from Bilbao aims for this category Best Animated Film for the 96th edition of the top film awards, which will be presented in Los Angeles on March 10.
“I have a permanent smile“says the producer. “I’m nervous, but I’m going to live a dream. At some point in our careers, all filmmakers have dreamed of being a part of the Oscars premiere.“, he admits. The Catalan co-produced film Arcadia Motion Pictures and with your support Generalitat Ministry of Culture, adapted from Sara Varon’s graphic novel of the same name. The animated film explores the emotional relationship between Dog, a dog, and Robot, an android, in 1980s New York. A touching narration without dialogue, “an emotional journey“, in the words of its director, who talks about friendship and the need to find soul mates.
Successful start in animation
Berger’s first Oscar nomination came on the heels of his debut in animated films. “In some ways I feel like a new directorBut on the other hand, this is my fourth movie. according to me All the previous ones have prepared me to do this“, says the director, who wants to contribute to the animation world with “performances” with this film. “I worked with many of the best actors in the country, such as Maribel Verdú and Javier Cámara, and learned a lot in the process. How to distinguish good and sincere comments. I wanted to bring sincere characters into the world of animation.“said.
The filmmaker explains that he took on the project “with great fearAlthough he sees this feeling as a “positive thing”, the experience has been so satisfying that he is confident that he will make another animated film in the future, although he does not know what his next project will be.
Regarding the production process of the film, the director explains that he realized: “The world of animation had more similarities than differences with the world of live visuals.“. On shoots you work with live actors, in the animation world execution is done by the team of animators, but the way of communicating with the two groups is “very similar.” “In reality, the film director doesn’t know how to do anything in particular. He knows a little bit of everything, but most of all You need to know how to tell stories and distinguish a sincere and emotional comment from one that is inaccurate and full of lies.” he expresses.
Workmanship between major productions
‘Robot Dreams’ will compete with ‘The Boy and the Heron’, ‘Elemental’, ‘Nimona’ and ‘Spider-Man: Crossing the Multiverse’ in its own category. According to Berger, its strength, compared to big films from major Hollywood studios, is its craftsmanship: “The Academy considered including a little David to compete with the Goliaths of the major studios’ animated films.”“But he’s not happy about the nomination because it’s personal recognition or a ‘pat on the back’ for his ego, but rather because the distinction will be a way for more people to see his film in theatres.”
‘Robot Dreams’, one of the most acclaimed films of the year, was chosen as the best animated film at the award ceremony held last December. European Film Awards (EFA). He was also awarded Annecy International Festival, Forqué Awards and has three nominations Feroz Awards and four Goya Awards.