Space Cadet (2025 film)

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Space Cadet
Directed by Kid Koala
Written byMylène Chollet
Produced by
  • Ginette Petit
  • Michel Pradier
Edited by
  • Corinne Merrell
  • Alain Baril
Music byEric San
Layouts byCorinne Merrell
Production
company
Les Film Outsiders
Distributed bySphere Films International
Release date
Running time
80 minutes
CountryCanada

Space Cadet is a 2025 Canadian animated film directed by Kid Koala in his directorial debut from his 2011 graphic novel of the same name. Adapted for film by Mylene Chollet, it is a dialogue-free musical fable about a young astronaut and her guardian robot which explores grief, loss and love across generations. The film is a tomorrow-days lullaby about finding your place in the universe. [1] [2]

Contents

The film had its world premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2025 in the Generation Kplus section. [3]

Content

Robot was created with a singular mission: to nurture and guide Celeste, transforming her into the happy and brilliant scientist she is today. As Celeste embarks on her maiden interstellar mission as a young Space Cadet, Robot finds himself alone, his purpose seemingly fulfilled. Although thrilled that Celeste is living her dream, Robot is left with the hope that she will one day return. As time goes by, the weight of loneliness begins to take its toll on Robot's aging technological structure. Out in space, Celeste encounters unexpected challenges. A perilous obstacle threatens her mission, prompting memories of her childhood to resurface as she searches for a solution.

Production

Production began in 2023 with an expected completion date in late 2024. About the film, Eric San said, "The story is told through the lens of guardian and child, technology and humankind, past and present. It touches on themes of connectivity and everyone’s innate power to evolve." He added, Space Cadet is on ode to love and life... a tomorrow-days lullaby about finding your place in the universe." [1]

Release

The film had its World premiere in the Generation Kplus section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 16 February 2025. [4] [5] [6]

Canada’s Sphere Films International acquired the sales rights of film, and will release it in Canada. [1]

Accolades

AwardCeremony dateCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef(s)
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Generation Kplus Crystal Bear for Best Feature Film Kid Koala Pending [7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Kay, Jeremy (January 24, 2023). "Sphere Films International boards EFM sales on DJ Kid Koala animation 'Space Cadet'". ScreenDaily . Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  2. ↑ Marchand, Francois (June 25, 2012). "Kid Koala's new orbit inspires Space Cadet (with video)". Vancouver Sun . Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  3. ↑ Casemore, Jamie (December 17, 2024). "Denis Côté doc among Canadian films to screen at Berlinale". Playback . Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ Ntim, Zac (December 17, 2024). "Berlin Film Festival: Michel Gondry & Ira Sachs Among Names Set For Competition Sidebars". Deadline . Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ Elsa Keslassy (December 17, 2024). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Panorama Lineup With New Movies by Denis Côté and Ira Sachs; Berlinale Special Titles Include 'Islands,' 'Honey Bunch' and 'Köln 75'". Variety . Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Space Cadet". Berlinale. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  7. ↑ Scott Roxborough (December 17, 2024). "Berlin Sets Michel Gondry Animation Film for 2025 Generation Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved January 2, 2025.
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