Robot & Frank
Katara Cinema
/ Feature Narrative / United States of America / 2012 / Colour
In English / Arabic subtitles
MENA Premiere
Rated: Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.
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Synopsis
Set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can no longer live alone. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until Frank’s son chooses a different option: against the old man’s wishes, he buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health. What follows is an often hilarious and somewhat heartbreaking story about finding friends and family in the most unexpected places.
Winner: Sundance Film Festival 2012, Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize