Boy & The World

– Suffering because of his father departure to the big city, a boy leaves his village and discovers a ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 20 Minutes
Release Year:
2013
Original Name:
O Menino e o Mundo
Boy & the World (2013) - Also known as O Menino e o Mundo

Suffering because of his father 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.

Producing Country:

Boy & the World (2013) - Trailer

Release Date:

17 Jan 2014

Language:

Portuguese

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Alê Abreu

Writer:

Alê Abreu

Main Actors:

Vinicius Garcia, Felipe Zilse, Alê Abreu, Lu Horta

Plot:

An amazing Brazilian animation that truly exemplifies the power of imagery and music as a combination that has more than enough to portray a powerful and deep message. It shows an adventurous quest that illustrates the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child. A cautionary tale of globalization, The Boy And The World teaches above all the dangers of the massification of the economy, of the mind, and of the soul.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 13 wins & 7 nominations.

Gross profit:

$47,618

Production:

GKIDS

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
93%
Metacritic:
80%