Roxie Theater: Mars Express – Mission Local

In 2200, private detective Aline Ruby and her android partner Carlos Rivera are hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. On Mars, they descend deep into the underbelly of the planets capital city where they uncover a darker story of brain farms, corruption, and a missing girl who holds a secret about the robots that threatens to change the face of the universe.

Combining 2D and 3D animation, this stylish, smart, and futuristic sci-fi film noir is an adrenaline-fueled, cinematic adventure packed with humor and exhilarating action sequences. This prescient entry from French director Jrmie Prin draws inspiration from Brian De Palma to Paul Verhoeven to classic Japanese animation, sparking the current conversation about AI anxiety through pop culture references and hard-boiled themes.

Cannes and Annecy Film Festival Official Selection

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Roxie Theater: Mars Express - Mission Local