10 best Brazilian animations

Despite little recognition and appreciation within the country, Brazilian cinema is one of the richest and most diverse in the world. With a production of different genres and formats, the country also has works in the field of animation.

Even with little incentive and publicity, Brazil still has notable animated films. In this context, we list the 10 best Brazilian animations that are worth trying.

Symphony of the Amazon (1953)

Legacy of our cinema, this forgotten film is the first animated feature film in the history of Brazil. The work was born from the mind and hands of Anélio Latini Filho, who animated everything practically alone for about five years.

The animation explores folklore tales and legends of the northern region of Brazil through the adventures of the Curumim Indians.

The Boy and the World (2013)

Little known in Brazil, the animated film “The Boy and the World” received acclaim from critics worldwide. In addition to being awarded, the film was nominated for an Oscar 2016 in the best animation category.

Directed by Alê Abreu, the sensitive and playful animation tells the story of a country boy who sets out in search of his father, who has gone to look for work in the capital, and discovers a world full of poverty and exploitative work.

available on Globoplay.

A Story of Love and Fury (2013)

Science fiction animation, “A Tale of Love and Fury” tells the story of a man’s life 600 years ago in Brazil. His journey follows the history of the country, from indigenous conflicts to the arrival of the Portuguese, to military dictatorship and a dystopian future where water is a precious resource.

Written and directed by Luiz Bolognesi, the feature film was well received by specialized critics.

available to Netflix subscribers.

The Happy Cricket (2001)

Produced by StartAnima, one of the most prestigious and award-winning animation studios for the advertising market in Brazil, the film “O Grilo Feliz” is directed by Walbercy Ribas.

Aimed at young children, the film received praise from experts for its animation technique.

In the story, Grilo Feliz is a musician who lives in a village in the Amazon rainforest with his friends. However, an evil villain comes to the forest, bans music and kidnaps Grilo’s muse: Linda, the star of the night.

Wood & Stock: Sex, Oregano and Rock’n’Roll (2006)

Based on the characters created by famous cartoonist Angeli, “Wood & Stock: Sex, Oregano and Rock’n’Roll” is a feature-length animated comedy film directed by Otto Guerra.

With acid humor, the animation tells the difficulties and adventures of a group of nostalgic middle-aged hippie friends dealing with an increasingly individualistic and consumerist world.

Bob Cuspe – We Don’t Like People (2021)

Another animation based on Angeli’s work, “Bob Cuspe – We Don’t Like People,” is a stop-motion production. The film mixes elements of fiction and documentary, exploring Angeli’s work through one of his characters, the punk Bob Cuspe. The animation is directed by Cesar Cabral.

In the plot, Bob Cuspe is older and confined to a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a purgatory in the mind of his creator, Angeli. Bob Cuspe must fight the mini mutant Elton Johns and face Angeli.

available to Telecine subscribers.

Lino: An Adventure of Seven Lives (2017)

Another feature film produced by StartAnima, “Lino: Uma Aventura de Sete Vidas,” is a CGI animation aimed primarily at young children.

Directed by Rafael Ribas, the film follows a young man who makes a living as a party entertainer wearing a giant cat costume. No longer able to bear the humiliation and mistreatment of children, he hires the services of a sorcerer. However, the magic ends up going wrong and the man turns into a giant cat.

Boi Aruá (1984)

Under the direction of Chico Liberato, the animation “Boi Aruá” is inspired by the book of the same name by Luís Jardim. The film uses an innovative woodcut technique inspired by Cordel literature.

The plot follows a powerful and proud farmer whose rule is challenged by seven appearances of a mysterious ox.

Cassiopeia (1996)

This Brazilian animation is involved in an impressive controversy. It competes with “Toy Story” for the title of the world’s first animated film made with CGI.

Directed by Clóvis Vieira, the film’s story follows four space heroes who respond to a distress call from the planet Ateneia.

The Adventures of Turma da Mônica (1982)

First feature film based on Turma da Mônica’s comics. Furthermore, the film is directed by its creator, cartoonist Mauricio de Sousa. It is also the most popular Brazilian animation in history.

The film features four stories featuring famous and beloved comic book characters, linked by the live-action appearance of Maurício de Sousa himself.

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