The nominations for the Oscars this year have highlighted above all the films Oppenheimer and Poor Things. But beyond other highly acclaimed films like Barbie or The Moon Killers, there has also been room for surprises that have left us speechless.
Two of the most important surprises have been Society of the Snow and Robot Dreams. Two Spanish films that have made it among the nominees. The first one, from Netflix, was expected to be nominated for Best International Film above all. But the second one has gone somewhat unnoticed and yet, it is of sublime quality.
A thoughtful story about emotional dependency
Robot Dreams has been nominated for Best Animated Film alongside other international films such as Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and The Boy and the Heron. Undoubtedly, it is a huge success for a Spanish film, but it is not surprising considering that it has already won the award for Best European Animated Film.
Based on the popular comic by author Sara Varon, Robot Dreams tells the story of Dog, a lonely anthropomorphic dog who lives in Manhattan. One day, he decides to leave his loneliness behind by building a robot to be his friend and accompany him everywhere. Their friendship grows, becoming inseparable, against the backdrop of 80s New York. But one summer night, Dog, with great sadness, is forced to leave the robot on the beach.
It is, therefore, a melancholic and even sad story that will make you reflect as a viewer and make you think about the moments that life is made of. It is so important and global that it has become an international benchmark, and it is expected to continue winning awards beyond winning or not the Oscar award (which we see as difficult, honestly).
