BOY AND THE WORLD

BOY AND THE WORLD

NAME OF FILM: BOY AND THE WORLD

DIRECTOR(S): Alê Abreu

STARRING: Vinicius Garcia, Marco Aurelio Campos, Lu Horta, Felipe Zilse, Ale Abreu, Cassius Romero

GENRE: Animation Film

SYNOPSIS: This beloved animation tells the story of a little boy who goes on an adventurous quest in search of his father. From his simple countryside home to the neon-infused, carnivalesque metropolis, little Cuca’s journey illustrates the conflict between the country and the city and the poor and the wealthy. Brazilian artist Alê Abreu utilizes many different animation techniques from mosaics to watercolors in this vibrant, colorful film set to samba and hip hop rhythms.