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IMDb rating 7.5
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Critic rating 7.6

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Critic Marc Savlov
rated 8

...this singular masterpiece of mixed-media animation is as beautiful, chaotic, depressing, and joyous as the world it depicts.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Noel Murray
rated 8

...a hand-drawn stunner...

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Nadia Parbo
rated 7

Den lille dreng med den barnagtige streg er et varmt bekendtskab...

Read full review at Cinemazone
Critic Emilie Kjørup
rated 7

Kreativiteten får frit spil i Alê Abreus originale animationsfilm...

Read full review at Soundvenue
Michael Thomsen
rated 7

Historien engagerer ikke så meget, men værd at se som en anderledes visuel oplevelse.

2 years ago
Critic Nils Karlén
rated 8

...inte lika lättsmält som en Disneyrulle, inte lika rolig som en Pixarfilm, men den har något som de stora amerikanska animerade jättarna inte alltid har: ett varmt pulserande hjärta – och en trippig kakafoni av bild, färg och musik...

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Alê Abreu
As Old Man (voice)
Alê Abreu
Director
Alê Abreu
Writer
Alfredo Rollo
As News Anchor (voice)
Nestor Chiesse
As Colonel (voice)
Melissa Garcia
As (voice)
Patrícia Pichamone
As News Anchor (voice)

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What is Boy & the World about? Toggle content

"Boy & the World" is an animated adventure that follows a young boy named Cuca as he embarks on a journey through a fantastical world filled with strange creatures and machines. After his father leaves their rural home to find work in the city, Cuca sets out to find him, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way. The film is a visually stunning and thought-provoking exploration of the modern world through the eyes of a child, using a variety of artistic techniques to create a unique and imaginative atmosphere. With a cast of memorable characters and a poignant story, "Boy & the World" is a film that will captivate audiences of all ages.

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