Animation,Adventure,Family,Science Fiction
Brazil
Boy & the World is a 2013 Brazilian animated movie, written and directed by Alê Abreu. The movie follows the life of a young boy who lives in a small village with his family. The boy's father leaves the village to find work in the city, and the boy decides to embark on a journey to find him.
As the boy travels through the fantastical world, he encounters various creatures and beings, including giant caterpillars, mechanical birds, and anthropomorphic fish. The world is dominated by bug-engines, which serve as a metaphor for the industrialization and modernization of society.
The movie is unique in its use of a variety of different artistic techniques, including pencil drawing, watercolor, and digital animation. The animation is colorful and imaginative, conveying a sense of wonder and awe.
Despite its fantastical elements, the movie also addresses real-world issues such as globalization, industrialization, and environmental destruction. Through the eyes of the child protagonist, audiences are able to see the impact of these issues on individuals and communities.
Overall, Boy & the World is a visually stunning and thought-provoking movie that offers a poignant commentary on the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.
