Look Again. Jan 19 – 29, 2012 Park City, Utah

Set sometime in the future, Robot & Frank is a delightful dramatic comedy, a buddy picture, and, for good measure, a heist film. Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support—like nutritious meals and a clean house—and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.

Frank Langella makes acting—and acting with a robot, no less—look effortless, and his relationship with the machine is filled with poignant exchanges and amusing adventures. First-time director Jake Schreier creates a lush world with futuristic flourishes and tells a beautiful story about family and the implications of humankind’s ever-changing relationship with technology.

Award Winner
Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize
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Sam Bisbee
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A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Jake Schreier began his career making short films, music videos, and commercials. He signed with Park Pictures and was soon appearing on lists of the best new directors in top industry trade papers. To date he has helmed campaigns for clients that include Absolut, PlayStation, and Verizon, and created music videos for Francis and the Lights. He is also a founding member of the Brooklyn‐based filmmaking collective, Waverly Films. Robot and Frank is Schreier’s feature directorial debut.