Robots (2026)
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.
Director: Yaseen J. Khan
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Gift 'Marshmallows' Hlahani as Lead character |
| Directing | Yaseen J. Khan | Director |
| Production | Yaseen J. Khan | Producer |
| Crew | Yaseen J. Khan | Cinematography |
| Production | Kopedi Aphane | Producer |
| Production | Joanna Atkinson | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Kirsten Rose | Cinematography |
| Editing | Andrew Sean | Editor |
