Peter and the Robot (1961)

Peter and the Robot (1961) poster

Siblings Peti and Kati accompanied by Félix, their small dachshund, visit their great-uncle, Professor Leonardo, who is just then working on his latest invention, the automaton. The mechanical ‘employee’ is ready to do all the jobs around the home: cooking, vacuuming, cutting the grass, darning socks, sewing on buttons, shining shoes. But when uncle Leo leaves home, the kids sneak back into the house and set the automaton going. The playful prank ends up in a dizzying muddle.

Director: Gyula Macskássy, György Várnai
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Production: Pannónia Filmstúdió
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Gyula Macskássy, György Várnai
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peter and the Robot about?
Siblings Peti and Kati accompanied by Félix, their small dachshund, visit their great-uncle, Professor Leonardo, who is just then working on his latest invention, the automaton. The mechanical ‘employee’ is ready to do all the jobs around the home: cooking, vacuuming, cutting the grass, darning socks, sewing on buttons, shining shoes. But when uncle Leo leaves home, the kids sneak back into the house and set the automaton going. The playful prank ends up in a dizzying muddle.
Who directed Peter and the Robot?
Peter and the Robot was directed by Gyula Macskássy, György Várnai.
How long is Peter and the Robot?
Peter and the Robot has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Peter and the Robot?
Peter and the Robot is a Animation film.
Where was Peter and the Robot produced?
Peter and the Robot was produced in Hungary.