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Papaya

Directed by
Priscilla Kellen

Status World Premiere
Country Brazil
Original Title n/a
Year 2026
Language No Dialogue
Genre . Animation
Duration 75min
Distributor Gebeka Films (France), Cajuína Audiovisual (Brazil)
Status World Premiere
Country Brazil
Original Title n/a
Year 2026
Language No Dialogue
Genre Animation
Duration 75min
Distributor Gebeka Films (France), Cajuína Audiovisual (Brazil)
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Passionate about flying, a tiny papaya seed in the Amazonian forest must keep moving to avoid rooting. Through perseverance, she discovers the power of her roots, triggering a revolution that transforms her world and fulfills her dreams in an unexpected way.

Cast & crew

ARTISTIC SUPERVISOR

  • Alê Abreu (Perlimps, The Boy and The World – Academy Award Nominee for Best Animated Feature)

ANIMATION

  • Birdo Studio (Ba Da Bean Tv-Series –Discovery +, Ninjin Tv-Series – Cartoon Network)

PRODUCERS

  • Boulevard Filmes

Festivals and awards

  • Berlinale Generation - 2026
  • Rio Film Festival - 2025
"A family friendly, non-dialogue animated feature that uses digital cut-out technique and lush colors to bring forth a tale of parenthood, independence and how to fight against environmental degradation.”
"One of the most moving pieces of animation in a long time…A dialogue-free tale that will make you tear up over the fate of a papaya seed!… The art style in this is phenomenal… Story is incredibly moving! An abundance of creativity and imagination”

LOUD AND CLEAR
"An animated story built on movement, curiosity, and resistance… A film accessible across all ages and cultures!.. It’s tender without being mushy, imaginative without being chaotic, and politically aware without being moralizing."

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