A sweet December surprise lands at the French Institute in Budapest: on Thursday, December 4, 2025, audiences can catch a free screening of Robot Dreams (Robotálmok), the animated adaptation of Sara Varon’s world-renowned graphic novel. The event is open to kids and adults alike, turning the holiday season into a cozy, big-screen celebration at the French Institute (Francia Intézet), 1011 Budapest, Main St. (Fő u.) 17.
A friendship wired for feelings
Funny, tender, and quietly devastating, Robot Dreams (Robotálmok) follows the unlikely bond between a dog and a robot as they navigate connection, loss, and hope. The film’s gentle humor and emotional punch have made it a festival darling and a family favorite, speaking to anyone who’s ever built a friendship from scratch and tried to keep it running.
Award-winning animation
In 2023, the film clinched the Grand Prize in the Contrechamp section at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival—one of animation’s most prestigious spotlights—cementing its status as a must-see. (Cover image: Robot Dreams)
