Posted by Indie Short Fest award-winning “I’m Not A Robot” (Netherlands) won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film in the 97th Academy Awards.
I’m Not A Robot was awarded Best Foreign-Language Short of the monthly season of November 2024, for its originality and thematic depth.
The complexities of human identity, technology, and AI
Directed by Victoria Warmerdam, I’m Not a Robot is a dark comedy that delves into existential questions about humanity through the lens of modern technology.
The story follows Lara, a music producer who, after repeatedly failing CAPTCHA tests, begins to question her own humanity. The film’s premise, reminiscent of Philip K. Dick’s explorations of identity, has resonated with audiences and critics alike.
“It’s a narrative that also touches upon themes of labeling, embracing uniqueness, and advocating for equality and feminism:, states Victoria Warmerdam.
“What if I actually turned out to be a robot? The idea of my life unraveled by this revelation intrigued me. It led me to contemplate how my existence might change if the very foundation of my beliefs crumbled beneath me, leaving me with no solid ground to stand on. This introspection served as the catalyst for writing this narrative, a way to give shape to my anxieties straddling the intersection of technology and humanity”, she adds.
About Victoria Warmerdam
Victoria Warmerdam, born in 1991, graduated as a director and writer from the Art School in Utrecht in 2015. In the same year, she earned the Burny Bos Talent Award at the Cinekid Festival for her sci-fi feature concept, SpaceKees.
In 2019, she wrote and directed the short film Short Calf Muscle, which has been showcased at over 150 festivals, followed by Snorrie (Mustachio) in 2021, recipient of over 50 international awards.
I’m Not A Robot is her third film.
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