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I'm Not a Robot

Original title: Ik ben geen robot
  • 2023
  • 23m
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7.1/10
3.7K
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Ellen Parren in I'm Not a Robot (2023)
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After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question: could she be a robot?

  • Director
    • Victoria Warmerdam
  • Writer
    • Victoria Warmerdam
  • Stars
    • Ellen Parren
    • Henry van Loon
    • Thekla Reuten
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    • Director
      • Victoria Warmerdam
    • Writer
      • Victoria Warmerdam
    • Stars
      • Ellen Parren
      • Henry van Loon
      • Thekla Reuten
    • 13User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 70 wins & 29 nominations total

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    Ellen Parren
    Ellen Parren
    • Lara
    Henry van Loon
    • Daniël
    Thekla Reuten
    Thekla Reuten
    • Pam
    Juliette van Ardenne
    Juliette van Ardenne
    • Collega
    Asma El Mouden
    • Saar
    Sophie Höppener
    • Sollicitant Billy
    Joep Vermolen
    Joep Vermolen
    • Klusjesman
    Sieger Sloot
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    • Director
      • Victoria Warmerdam
    • Writer
      • Victoria Warmerdam
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    8pinkmanboy

    A Witty Look at Humanity's Digital Crisis

    "I'm Not a Robot" is a sharp, timely provocation that confronts humanity's growing dependence on technology while questioning the very essence of what makes us human. The story revolves around Lara (Ellen Parren), a music producer who, after repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, begins to doubt her own humanity. From this quirky premise, the film weaves a narrative that blends humor, tension, and a hint of melancholy, exploring the thin line between what makes us human and what draws us closer to machines.

    Parren's performance is one of the film's standout elements. She portrays Lara with remarkable authenticity, shifting between frustration, doubt, and despair in a way that draws the audience into her existential crisis. The supporting characters, like Daniel (Henry van Loon), with his awkward shyness, and Pam (Thekla Reuten), with her detached coldness, serve as perfect counterpoints, amplifying Lara's sense of unease. These interactions effectively highlight the emotional isolation that often accompanies modern technology, reinforcing the film's exploration of human disconnection in the digital age.

    From a technical perspective, "I'm Not a Robot" is flawless in its use of settings and soundtrack. The choice of locations, such as garages and stairwells, enhances the claustrophobic, introspective tone of the story. The inclusion of Radiohead's "Creep" brilliantly encapsulates the central theme: the dilemma of being special versus being easily replaceable. The unexpected ending is a final punch that leaves viewers reflecting uneasily on how technology shapes our lives and redefines human connection. This short film is a compelling and thought-provoking work that challenges the boundaries between fiction and reality in a truly memorable way.
    Kirpianuscus

    identity of Lara

    Interesting idea, decent use of it. But not real convincing Sure, a subject who becomes more and more seductive, provocative and just cool. One of familiar situations for many from us- captcha is al ways source of nervosity. But the situation, maybe only for me, sounds real - real unrealistic and more poor Daniel seems a bot , not exactly energetic Lara.

    But , obvious , pretty unfair to be too critic about a story proposing only illustration for a future not comfortable for part of us , especially elders.

    Nice acting - Ellen Parren offers a charming work, unuseful presence of Pam , ambiguous final.
    10biemansf

    A Brilliant Exploration of Humanity and Identity

    "I'm Not a Robot," directed by Victoria Warmerdam, is an extraordinary short film that masterfully blends humor, emotion, and thought-provoking themes. It challenges our understanding of identity in an increasingly digital world with an intriguing and refreshingly original concept.

    Ellen Parren delivers a standout performance as Lara, navigating the delicate balance between absurdity and genuine self-reflection. Warmerdam's direction is sharp, blending subtle satire with poignant moments that linger long after the credits roll.

    Visually striking and emotionally resonant, the film is both entertaining and deeply profound. "I'm Not a Robot" is a cinematic gem that deserves every bit of the acclaim it's received. A must-watch for anyone seeking art that entertains while encouraging introspection.
    6mickeythechamp

    Those windows though

    Road to the Oscars 2025. This is nominated for 1 Oscar, best short film.

    This was a fun concept short that fits right into the Hollywood agenda at the moment. Humanizing computers and AI. While it works it never really leaves the realm of just okay, as it doesn't really explore more than the surface of the concept it is framing. There is also some logical flaws to the concept.

    Lara, a music producer has a hard time saving her project since she can´t get past the "are you a robot" segment on her PC. She must ask herself "Am I a robot?"

    The whole premise and concept really vibed with me, the overall idea is fun and is used for laughs in the best way possible. A dark comedy that really shines through. Now the overall concept kind of falls apart as it seems like this is the first time Lara encounters a screen with "are you a robot?" in her life and that is just not possible in our modern life, but again the idea is good.

    The twists and how the story goes is very predictable. Not in a bad way but it makes the story feel basic.

    The location they filmed at is intriguing to look at. It´s this building that has some funny shaped windows and it just made the short seem a bit timeless somehow. It looked cool.

    Another movie that tells us computers have feelings and that is a trend we are only going to see more and more of, since Hollywood really want to use these tools. How the future looks we´ll see.

    A pretty solid concept short that does exactly what it needs to with no big hiccups along the way. Solid work.

    Oscar predictions: I have now watched 3 of the nominated shorts and I think this defiantly has a chance to win. It signals Hollywood's stands on computers, it is in my opinion the best of the shorts so far that I have watched but A lien(2023) also is a good contender for what I have seen.
    6corynashley

    Needs to pick a mood and a thematic direction.

    Starts off creepy in a quirky way, then gets somewhat annoyingly too similar to classic sci-fi; becomes a black comedy with unfortunately heavy-handed commentary; finally heads back toward a tragic tone, but without finality.

    It was occasionally hilarious, I'll give it that. A certain character definitely needs to play more of these satisfyingly slouching, hangdog characters semi-ashamed of themselves. Be a lot more entertaining in an actual comedy.

    I had thought it was going to be an allusion to autistic people being flagged as robots by AI (the IRONY), e.g., in academia, where their writing styles are somehow mistaken for plagiarism. Kind of wish it had-particularly after the reference to a detached, standards-compliant version of workplace diversity.

    A "diversity" that blatantly excludes and stigmatizes anyone who doesn't make sufficient eye contact, isn't "outgoing" enough in a champagne-and-mind-games way, isn't "a people person" in an antisocial, insular bubble that treats people as disposable resources.

    I think there's huge potential to depict the dehumanization of humans while anthropomorphizing machines; the (unbelievably common) self-centered stupidity it must take to commit such ethical crimes because an advertisement, a blog, a news article or university said that's okay; then to refuse to consider the possibility of being wrong.

    The basic plot of I'm Not a Robot has been done, over and over. Time to explore greater depths with this concept. But that would require courage and creativity to tackle controversies, and withstand public mudslinging. Hope these creators will challenge themselves to do so.

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    • Trivia
      The car of the main character, Lara, doesn't make the sound you'd expect from a Beetle of 1973. Nicknamed 'Blue,' the Beetle has been converted into an electric car. For writer-director Victoria Warmerdam, this choice subtly reflects Lara's unique essence. Additionally, Lara's blue jacket was carefully matched to the color of her car.
    • Goofs
      At 20:38, as Lara is running, the rooftop is covered in sunshine. After the camera sweeps back and forth towards Daan, the sun is suddenly gone and there is an overcast. This shows that the scene with the stand-in was cut in at that camera sweep.
    • Quotes

      Collega: Lara!

      Lara: Sorry, what?

      Collega: What kind of a person are you?

      Lara: Yes, I'm a person.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits roll during the final scene.
    • Soundtracks
      Creep
      Lyrics by Thom Yorke.

      Performed by Scala and Kolacny Brothers.

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    • Release date
      • June 7, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Belgium
    • Official sites
      • Film site Netherlands
      • National Film fund
    • Language
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • No soy un robot
    • Filming locations
      • CBR Building, Chaussee de la Hulpe 185, Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium(Lara's office building)
    • Production companies
      • OAK Motion Pictures
      • The Y-House
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      • €240,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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