Boy & the World
Boy & the World

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Boy & the World

2014
Movie
80 min
Portuguese

Suffering because of his father's departure to the big city, a boy leaves his village and discovers a fantastic world dominated by bug-engines and strange beings. An unusual animation with various artistic techniques that portrays the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child.

Insights

IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users91%
Director: Alê AbreuGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A young boy named Cuca leaves his village in search of his father. His journey through the modern world exposes him to the wonders and struggles of industrialization, consumerism, and the environmental impact of human activity. Through his unique perspective, the film explores themes of childhood innocence, discovery, and the challenges of maintaining hope in a changing world.

Critical Reception

The Boy and the World received widespread critical acclaim for its stunning visual style, unique animation techniques, and profound thematic depth. Critics praised its ability to convey complex messages about environmentalism, globalization, and the human condition through a child's innocent eyes, making it a universally resonant and thought-provoking film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually breathtaking and artistically innovative animation.

  • A profound and timely message about environmentalism and societal issues.

  • Emotionally resonant narrative that appeals to all ages.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly lauded "Boy & the World" for its gorgeous, unique animation and its powerful, thought-provoking story. Many viewers found it to be a deeply moving and visually captivating experience, praising its ability to convey important messages about the world without dialogue.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Feature – Independent, Won Grand Prix at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's unique animation style relies heavily on hand-drawn elements, collage, and a vibrant color palette, with the creators aiming to evoke a childlike sense of wonder and discovery throughout the narrative.

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SunParakeet

SunParakeet

Yes, this film is, though you may not suspect it at first, about our broken relationship with nature. The city is the bad place, technology is bad, and nature is good and pure. And you can be sure that this message is not handled with any s...

Reno

Reno

> We live gloriously, but we won't let the world. The film was nominated at the 88th American Academy Awards for best animated feature and lost to 'Inside Out', but won one at Annie Awards out of three nominees. Originally from Brasil, a...