Space Cadet
Space Cadet
7–
#outer space #longing #relationships
dir. Kid Koala
Canada 2025 / 86’
no dialogue
Canada 2025 / 86’
no dialogue
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the film, shown at this year's Berlinale and Annecy festivals, is based on a graphic novel published in 2011 by DJ, composer, and visual artist Kid Koala? He was inspired to create it by the birth of his daughter, Maple.
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Robot's entire existence was dedicated to raising little Celeste. Soon, the pair will be separated: it is time for the talented Space Cadet to embark on her first space mission. How will they cope with their growing sense of longing?
The sensitive, empathetic Robot has looked after Celeste for a long time. Robot prepared dinners, made paper figures with her, and taught her astronomy. Thanks to Robot, the girl can fulfil her biggest dream and finally leap into space. Her interstellar mission will prove a challenge for both characters. Celeste misses Robot, and turbulence in outer space will require her to be increasingly clever and creative. Meanwhile, Robot grows increasingly lonely… This dialogue-free animation, illustrated with atmospheric music, is a compelling tale about love reaching for the stars and dealing with being separated from our loved ones.
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Creators
Director
Kid Koala
Screenplay
Mylène Chollet
Editing
Corinne Merrell, Alain Baril
Music
Kid Koala
Producers
Ginette Petit
Production
Les Films Outsiders
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