Why this work matters
Raphael follows Alexey, a weapon built in the image of a dictator, as encounters with a child and a human bride complicate his sense of identity. Keeping Alexey recognisable in quiet scenes as well as large battles is part of making that change legible.
Mateo AI Studio and MBC C&I AI Content Lab co-produced the film. The studio announces a November 25, 2026 opening at Lotte Cinema in South Korea and lists an earlier Busan International AI Film Festival opening slot. The Korean Film Council describes about five minutes presented at the Cannes film market. The Korea Times reports a 138-minute version and 14 months of editing. Full public playback and exact model versions remain unverified.
