'' The Congress '' is a 2013 live-action/animated science fiction drama film written and directed by Ari Folman , based on Stanisław Lem 's novel '' The Futurological Congress '' . The film premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival on 15 May 2013 . Independent film distributor Drafthouse Films announced , along with Films We Like In Toronto , their co-acquisition of the North American rights to the film and a US theatrical and VOD/digital release planned for 2014
2013 Cannes Film Festival
2013 Cannes Film Festival
The Congress (2013 film)