Perlimps

Perlimps
Brazilian theatrical release poster
Directed byAlê Abreu
Written by
  • Alê Abreu
  • Viviane Guimarães
Produced by
Starring
Edited byAlê Abreu
Music byAndré Hosoi
O Grivo
Animation byAlê Abreu
Sandro Cleuzo
Production
companies
Distributed byVitrine Filmes (Brazil)
Best Friend Forever (international sales)
Release dates
  • June 16, 2022 (2022-06-16) (France)
  • February 9, 2023 (2023-02-09) (Brazil)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryBrazil
LanguagePortuguese

Perlimps is a 2022 Brazilian animated adventure fantasy film written, edited, animated and directed by Brazilian filmmaker and character animator Alê Abreu.[1] The film was produced by the Brazilian independent company Buriti Filmes, in co-production with Globo Filmes, Gloob and Sony Pictures Releasing International. The film premiered at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival[2] and has been selected in several international animation festivals, including the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, where it has won the Children's Jury Prize for Best Animated Feature.[3]

Plot

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Claé and Bruô, two secret agents working for enemy kingdoms, must join forces to find the Perlimps in order to save the Enchanted Forest from the terrible Giants.[1][4]

Cast

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  • Lorenzo Tarantelli as Claé
  • Giulia Benite as Bruô
  • Stênio Garcia as João-de-Barro
  • Nill Marcondes as the Father / Soldiers
  • Rosa Rosah as the Mother

Production

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Perlimps is crafted as a traditional animated film. The 2D animation was hand-drawn by Abreu and a reduced team, including senior Brazilian animator Sandro Cleuzo.[1][4]

Awards and nominations

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Perlimps has been features in a number of international film festivals:

Year Award Award/Category Status Ref
2022 Festival international du film fantastique de Neuchâtel Best Animated Feature Nominated [5]
New Zealand International Film Festival Best Animated Feature Nominated [6]
Ottawa International Animation Festival Best Animated Feature Nominated [7]
International Young Audience Film Festival Ale Kino Children's Jury's Special Mention Won [8]
Animation is Film Best Animated Feature Nominated [9]
Bucheon International Animation Festival - BIAF Korea Animation Industry Association Prize Won [10]
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Children's Jury Prize for Best Animated Feature Won [3]
Animateka Best Animated Feature Nominated [11]
2023 Monstra Festival Best Feature Film - Special Mention Won [12]
Anifilm Best Feature Film Nominated [13]
Chilemonos International Film Festival Best Latin American and Spanish Feature Film Won [14]
Animator Film Festival Best Animated Feature Film Won [15]
Audience Award (Best Feature Film) Won [15]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Keslassy, Elsa (2023-02-17). "Brazilian Animated Feature 'Perlimps' From Oscar-Nominated Director Travels to Key Markets (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  2. ^ Jones, Holly (2022-05-06). "Annecy to World Premiere 'Perlimps' from 'The Boy and the World's' Ale Abreu". Variety. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  3. ^ a b Kenaz-Mara, Bonnie. "FACETS ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS FOR THE 39TH ANNUAL CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL". Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  4. ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (2023-11-16). "Alê Abreu's Fantasy-Adventure 'Perlimps' Debuts on The Animation Showcase". Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  5. ^ "Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival". Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (in French). Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  6. ^ New Zealand International Film Festival: Perlimps, retrieved 2023-11-17
  7. ^ "Competition and Panorama Tickets | Ottawa International Animation Festival". Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  8. ^ "Winners - 41st IYAFF Ale Kino!". alekino.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  9. ^ "Perlimps". Animation Is Film. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  10. ^ "BIAF 2024. 10.25 ~ 10.29 BUCHEON INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL 1". www.biaf.or.kr. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  11. ^ Staff, F. N. E. "19th Animateka starts in just a few days! - FilmNewEurope.com". www.filmneweurope.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  12. ^ "AWARDED FILMS IN MONSTRA 2023 – MONSTRA Festival". Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  13. ^ "Official selection 2023". www.anifilm.cz. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  14. ^ "Festival de San Sebastián/Donostia Zinemaldia/International Film Festival", Film Festivals, Modern Humanities Research Association, pp. 87–140, 2021-05-01, doi:10.2307/j.ctv1wsgqzv.7, retrieved 2023-11-17
  15. ^ a b "Festiwal Animator Poznań, 25-30.06.2024 - 16. IAFF Animator - we know the winners!". animator-festival.com. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
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