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The Capricious Robot

2007 · 40 min

A dreamlike, experimental curiosity that drifts between whimsy and melancholy, rewarding patience more than plot.

Directed by: Koichiro Tsujikawa
Genres: Science fiction
Starring: Tadanobu Asano, Mari Natsuki, Jun Osaka

Overview: The Film in commemoration of the 10 year anniversary of Shinich Hoshi's death and the 50 year anniversary of his debut as author.

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Directed by: Koichiro Tsujikawa
Genres: Science fiction
Starring: Tadanobu Asano, Mari Natsuki, Jun Osaka

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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
memory
technology
isolation
death
Places: big city
Era: near-future
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	3
Horror	3
Humour	4
Realism	3
Romance	2
Tension	4
Darkness	5
Complexity	8
Emotional weight	6

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