Renowned psychotherapist Ruben Brandt is haunted by terrifying nightmares featuring characters from famous paintings. To put an end to these disturbing visions, he recruits four of his criminal patients to help him steal the thirteen artworks that seem connected to his past. What follows is a fast-paced adventure filled with mystery, action and imagination.

Directed by Milorad Krstić, this award-winning film blends hand-drawn and digital animation to create a dreamlike world inspired by iconic artists including Picasso, Botticelli, Hopper and Warhol. As paintings, psychology and popular culture intertwine, the film explores how our minds make sense of memory, creativity and trauma.

Part of the NFSA’s Science. Art. Film. series, the screening will be followed by a fascinating discussion with experts from art history, science communication and psychology. Together, they’ll explore why great artworks continue to capture our imagination, how popular culture shapes our understanding of genius and the mind, and how science can inspire powerful storytelling.

Whether you love art, film, science or simply a great story, Ruben Brandt, Collector offers a unique cinematic experience that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. Stay after the film, share your ideas and discover new ways of seeing art, science and the human mind.