The Boy and the World (2013)
4.1 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 20min
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- Synopsis:
Cuca’s cozy rural life is shattered when his father leaves for the city, prompting him to embark on a quest to reunite his family. The young boy’s journey unfolds like a tapestry, the animation taking on greater complexity as his small world expands. Entering civilisation, industrial landscapes are inhabited by animal-machines, with barrios of decoupage streets and shop windows, and flashing neon advertisements that illuminate the night. The story depicts a clash between village and city, handcrafted and mechanised, rich and poor - and throughout the tumult, the heart and soul of the people beats on as a song. The film’s music is on equal footing with the stunning visuals, a soundscape of pan-flute, samba, and Brazilian hip-hop mixing with the whirling carnival colours and exploding fireworks. - Directors:
- Alê Abreu
- Voiced By:
- Marco Aurélio Campos, Vinicius Garcia, Lu Horta
- Writers:
- Alê Abreu
- Aka:
- O Menino e o Mundo
- Genres:
- Anime & Animation, Children & Family
- Countries:
- Brazil