“Boy and the World” is one of the first animated films made in Brazil. It features great graphics and a decent storyline that viewers admired. “Boy and the World” garnered several awards on the festival circuit, and even has the potential to win an Oscar. Here are five things that people love about the movie.

1. The unique graphics

Tucson wrote that “Boy and the World” showcases bright colors with a mix of simple hand-drawn animation with a wide array of computer-generated patterns. The characters are reminiscent of basic stick figures with balls replacing their heads and pencil strokes for their eyes. The simple figures were placed in a full-colored environment, complete with background tunes that combine both traditional sounds and Brazilian hip-hop.

2. The plot

The film revolves around a boy, named Cuca, who follows his father after the latter leaves their home to look for a job in the city. Cuca had to venture far from his rural home with the objective of reuniting his family. He comes across various challenges and enriching experiences such as the cutthroat life in the city, production in industrial and agricultural settings, destruction of natural resources as well as lively festivals. The animated feature is intimate and personal at the same time.

3. Ale Abreu took on a new kind of challenge

Tucson reported that the writer-director has only one feature and a few shorts under his belt, but he took on the huge challenge of working on a feature-length story, presented fully in mime. The simple characters also had similarities to the award-winning movies by John and Faith Hubley. At the end, the director’s vision seemed to have changed, after showing images and live-action footage that conflict with the initial setup of the film. Abreu’s project apparently turned into a success, especially in the festival scene.

4. The music

In a report by The Fader, Abreu said that the idea was to tell the history of Latin American nations through protest music. The musical spirit continued in “Boy and the World,” and Abreu would create entire segments based on particular tunes. After some time, the movie started to adapt a more universal quality and new references. Ruben Feffer and Gustavo Kurlat worked on the soundtrack of the movie.

5. The ending

The Fader stated that the end of the movie is one of its best parts. It will certainly move the audience and highlight the importance of family love.

More updates and details on “The Boy and the World” are expected soon.