CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 5m

Robots

From the streets of Joburg

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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.

Directed byYaseen J. Khan

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 5m
Language
EN
Released
March 7, 2026
Budget
$6,500
Studios
Working Capital Holdings

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

Gift 'Marshmallows' Hlahani

Lead character

Creative team
Directed by
Yaseen J. Khan
Produced by
Yaseen J. Khan
Kopedi Aphane

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