Automation
オートーメーション
Synopsis
Hiro, a shy, jaded salary worker, purchases a robot maid to keep him company. The robot at first injects some fun and comfort into his lonely existence but soon the lack of a human element only serves to isolate him further.
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Japanese Robot Short Film Trailer - 'Automation' (2017)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-27
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenjo McCurtain
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenjo McCurtain
- Original Score
- Tristan de Liège
- Original Title
- オートーメーション
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenjo McCurtain
Kenjo McCurtain
Tristan de Liège
David Allen
Andreas Kuhn
Department Leadership Roster
Kenjo McCurtain
Director
Kenjo McCurtain
Screenplay
David Allen
Director of Photography
Andreas Kuhn
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Automation
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What is Automation about?
Hiro, a shy, jaded salary worker, purchases a robot maid to keep him company. The robot at first injects some fun and comfort into his lonely existence but soon the lack of a human element only serves to isolate him further.
Who directed Automation?
Automation was directed by Kenjo McCurtain.
Who stars in Automation?
The principal cast of Automation includes Shuna Iijima, Yasuhiro Ito, Mayumi Yamamoto.
When was Automation released and how long is it?
Automation was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Automation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Automation was composed by Tristan de Liège.