Brazilian Animation Turned 100 Years Old Today
The first Brazilian animated film was shown in theaters on January 22, 1917.
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Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘World of Tomorrow’ Selected Best Animated Short of 2015
Don Hertzfeldt comes out on top in a survey of international animation experts.
‘April and the Extraordinary World,’ ‘We Can’t Live Without Cosmos’ Top Annecy
Christian Desmares and Franck Ekinci’s sci-fi fable and Konstantin Bronzit’s short exploration led awardees to the outer limits.
‘Between Frames’ Documentary Spotlights A Century of Brazilian Animation
When you think of countries that are known for their animation, Brazil is probably not among the first that comes to mind. However, the country has nearly a century-long history of producing animation, and while historically most of the animation they have made hasn’t been seen outside of its borders, there have been notable contributions to the art form throughout the country’s history. With the animation industry growing quickly in Brazil—they are ranked seventh for countries that visit Cartoon Brew most often—it is a great time to explore the country’s animation legacy.
