Boy & the World
O Menino e o Mundo
“Some dreams survive.”
Synopsis
Suffering because of his father's departure to the big city, a boy leaves his village and discovers a fantastic world dominated by bug-engines and strange beings. An unusual animation with various artistic techniques that portrays the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Boy & The World - Trailer - Own it 7/5 on Blu-rayOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Vinicius Garcia
Kid (voice)
Lu Horta
Mother (voice)
Marco Aurélio Campos
Father (voice)
Felipe Zilse
Young Boy (voice)
Alê Abreu
Old Man (voice)
Cassius Romero
Dog (voice)
Nestor Chiesse
Colonel (voice)
Alfredo Rollo
News Anchor (voice)
Patrícia Pichamone
News Anchor (voice)
Melissa Garcia
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$121K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alê Abreu
- Screenplay & Story
- Alê Abreu
- Original Score
- Ruben Feffer, Gustavo Kurlat
- Original Title
- O Menino e o Mundo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Worldwide Gross
- $121K
- Production Studios
- Filme de Papel, Petrobras
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alê Abreu
Alê Abreu
Ruben Feffer, Gustavo Kurlat
Alê Abreu
Tita Tessler
Department Leadership Roster
Alê Abreu
Director
Alê Abreu
Editor
Alê Abreu
Writer
Tita Tessler
Producer
Ruben Feffer
Original Music Composer
Gustavo Kurlat
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boy & the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boy & the World about?
Suffering because of his father's departure to the big city, a boy leaves his village and discovers a fantastic world dominated by bug-engines and strange beings. An unusual animation with various artistic techniques that portrays the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child.
Who directed Boy & the World?
Boy & the World was directed by Alê Abreu.
Who stars in Boy & the World?
The principal cast of Boy & the World includes Vinicius Garcia, Lu Horta, Marco Aurélio Campos, Felipe Zilse, Alê Abreu.
When was Boy & the World released and how long is it?
Boy & the World was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
How much did Boy & the World make at the box office?
Boy & the World grossed $121K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Boy & the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boy & the World was composed by Ruben Feffer, Gustavo Kurlat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boy & the World?
Boy & the World holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).