Mars Express

Set in the 23rd century on Mars, the plot follows the investigation on a murder case carried out by Aline Ruby—a human—and Carlos who is a “backup”; an android replica of Aline’s deceased partner.

In a dystopian tale of a rogue code allowing androids to be jailbroken from their inbuilt (non-violent) hardline directives.

“The rare example of an animated feature that warrants an almost immediate rewatch upon completion, if only to appreciate the craftsmanship of its presentation.” ~Toussaint Egan, Polygon

“Mars Express works because even its most outlandish and complex sci-fi concept is grounded in human drama.” ~Rafael Motamayor, Slashfilm

“A sci-fi tapestry not just worth getting lost in, but one that is deeply human as well. What a painful joy it is.” ~Chase Hutchinson, Collider