Taika Waititi discusses new film Klara and the Sun

Saturday 17 October 2026 · 1 outlet · 2 reports · updated Sat 17 Oct, 4:00am

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Filmmaker Taika Waititi is discussing his latest movie, Klara and the Sun, which is based on a novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. The film features Jenna Ortega as a humanoid robot designed to be a companion for young people.

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