The Boy and the World

The award winning children’s film The Boy and the World is unlike any animated film you’ve ever seen. Boldly imaginative, this entirely wordless and dazzlingly colorful animation follows the journey of a young boy, Cuca, whose cozy countryside life is shattered when his father leaves for the city, prompting him to embark on a quest to reunite his family. Unfolding like a tapestry, Boy and the World includes a rich soundscape of pan-flute, samba, and Brazilian hip-hop. It portrays a clash between rich and poor, countryside and city, indigenous and imperial, handcrafted and mechanized -- and throughout the tumult, the heart and soul of the people beat as a song, creating a powerfully visceral experience of a passage through life. This film is sure to be a hit with adult animation fans and will simultaneously intrigue the imagination of kids. $5.00 children tickets are available for this film.

Alê Abreu | Brazil | 2015 | 80 min

Three Rivers Film Festival
November 6-15, 2015

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