Robots
“From the streets of Joburg”
Synopsis
Set at Johannesburg’s traffic light intersections — locally known as “robots” — ROBOTS explores the spaces where inequality, identity, and survival collide. When the lights turn red and vehicles stop, another economy comes alive: dancers, jugglers, artists, hawkers, mimics, and performers seize their brief moment before the lights turn green again. At one such intersection, Gift — also known as “Marshmallows” — performs his striking “Headless Man” act. Behind the scenes, he juggles many roles: husband, father, brother, citizen, and survivor, balancing hope and uncertainty as he strives to make ends meet. As pressures mount, his life is poised to take an unexpected turn.
Top Cast
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Joburg Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yaseen J. Khan
- Original Title
- Robots
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Release Date
- 07/03/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English, Sotho, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Budget
- $7K
- Production Studios
- Working Capital Holdings
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yaseen J. Khan
Andrew Sean
Yaseen J. Khan, Kopedi Aphane, Joanna Atkinson
Department Leadership Roster
Yaseen J. Khan
Director
Yaseen J. Khan
Producer
Kopedi Aphane
Producer
Andrew Sean
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Robots.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robots
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Robots about?
Set at Johannesburg’s traffic light intersections — locally known as “robots” — ROBOTS explores the spaces where inequality, identity, and survival collide. When the lights turn red and vehicles stop, another economy comes alive: dancers, jugglers, artists, hawkers, mimics, and performers seize their brief moment before the lights turn green again. At one such intersection, Gift — also known as “Marshmallows” — performs his striking “Headless Man” act. Behind the scenes, he juggles many roles: husband, father, brother, citizen, and survivor, balancing hope and uncertainty as he strives to make ends meet. As pressures mount, his life is poised to take an unexpected turn.
Who directed Robots?
Robots was directed by Yaseen J. Khan.
Who stars in Robots?
The principal cast of Robots includes Gift 'Marshmallows' Hlahani.
When was Robots released and how long is it?
Robots was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.