Title: Electroma (2006)
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Plot Synopsis:
Two robots set out on a surreal journey through the desert, seeking to become human. Their quest for identity and transformation leads them to experiment with artificial faces and assimilation, only to confront rejection, isolation, and existential despair. Without dialogue, the film explores themes of humanity and alienation through striking visuals and an evocative soundtrack.
Cast and Crew:
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Directors: Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
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Writers: Thomas Bangalter, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, Cédric Hervet, Paul Hahn
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Cast:
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Peter Hurteau as Hero Robot #1
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Michael Reich as Hero Robot #2
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Helena Stoddard as Woman
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Vance Hartwell as White Room Technician #1
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Lilo Tauvao as White Room Technician #2
YouTube Trailer:
Electroma | Trailer
IMDb Link:
Electroma (2006)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Hallie 💃 – ★★★★★
“my sad gay little robot men :((((“
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elJaboncinefilo – ★★★★★
“La wea PULENTA pero me dormí 3/4 de la peli.” (Translation: This thing is AWESOME but I slept through 3/4 of the movie.)
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Adam – ★★★★★
“Daft Punk, in addition to being the greatest artists of all time, are excellent directors and this film shows it very well. They manage through images and music to transmit emotions in a film of barely 1h10 without even any dialogue or facial expression, just music and robots. I would be lying if I said that I did not cry during the film because in this quest for humanity we feel a deep electronic sadness from our two main characters.”
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shookone – ★★★½
“This review may contain spoilers. Just know that I wasn’t prepared for how emotional this would be. Slow but beautiful.”
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Jawsh – ★★★★
“NOOOOOO DAFT PUNK NOOOOOO.”
Meta Description:
A dialogue-free visual odyssey, Electroma (2006) follows two robots as they attempt to become human in a surreal and haunting sci-fi journey. Directed by Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, this cult favorite blends striking cinematography with an evocative soundtrack to explore identity, loneliness, and transformation.
