Best South American animation movies

Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury (2013)

“Rio 2096 – A Story of Love and Fury” is an animated film that portrays the love between an immortal hero and Janaína, the woman he has been in love with for 600 years. As a backdrop to the romance, the feature highlights four phases of Brazilian history: colonization, slavery, the Military Regime and the future, in 2096, when there will be a war for water.

The Wolf House (2018)

After escaping from a religious colony in Chile, Maria seeks shelter in a mansion where she’s taken in by two pigs, its only inhabitants. Like in a stop-motion dream, the universe of the house reacts to her feelings. The animals slowly morph into humans and the house into a dark, menacing world.

Noah's Ark (2024)

A pair of mice attempt to board Noah's Ark: Vini, a charismatic poet with terrible stage fright, and Tito, a talented and charming guitarist. When the rains come, only one male and one female of each species is allowed on Noah's Ark. With the help of an ingenious cockroach and fate's good luck, Vini and Tito sneak their way onto the Ark and together avert a showdown among the ships carnivores and plant eaters. All the while, the animals perform a series of classic songs inspired by world renowned poet, Vinicius de Moraes. Can these talented stowaways use music to break the tension and help these cooped up creatures survive the 40 days and 40 nights together?

Cine Gibi: O Filme (2004)

Seeking a fresh and innovative experience, Franklin ventures into a novel approach to comic book reading—animated comics. To bring this idea to life, he sets out to invent a colossal blender that not only engulfs comic books but also projects them as captivating films. The characters from Monica's Gang are thrilled by the prospect of witnessing their beloved comic book adventures unfold on the big screen. Filled with excitement, they extend invitations to their real-life friends, eagerly preparing for the grand premiere of this extraordinary cinematic experience.

Umbrella (2020)

While visiting a home for children, a little girl meets Joseph, a boy whose only dream is to have a yellow umbrella. This unexpected encounter awakens his memories of the past.

Here's the Plan (2017)

The film follows the life of a married cat and dog couple who start off with a dream to open a bakery, only for their lives to drift apart due to a variety of circumstances.

The Bones (2023)

Using human corpses and invoking the spirits of two damned Secretaries of State, a girl performs a ritual to free the kingdom of Chile from its feudal heritage.

Virus Tropical (2017)

Paola is born in a traditional Colombian family, or at least that is what they try to be. Her father is a priest, her mother is a "psychic" and her sisters are not what their parents expected. She is a young Latin American woman struggling for her independence in a hard context full of stereotypes and appearances not being able to fit in any mold. With a unique feminine vision of the world this girl learns to live while she lives as she witnesses a series of small crises that shape her personality.

Napo (2020)

John, unable to understand the illness that drives his grandfather between past and present states, stumbles into an old album full of photographs. The images guide his imagination, transforming his grandfather’s memories into drawings that shape their relationship into a history of memory-building and remembrance.

Mercano the Martian (2002)

When his pet is killed by a probe from earth, Mercano, a Martian, travels to earth angered. Landing in Buenos Aires, at first noone takes any notice of him.

Cine Gibi 2 (2005)

Mônica's class left the comic to invade the video once again with new adventures that live up to the story that has been amusing different generations for many years.

Microdreams (2022)

A set of contexts without rational explanation.

Brasil Animado (2011)

The story of Stress & Relax: a businessman who thinks only of money and a film director who lives for insisting that this invest in their projects. This time, the "project" is to look for the oldest tree in Brazil. Stress is excited about the possibility of making money with this rarity. The problem is that they do not know exactly where it is. Stress and Relax out in search of the "Big Jequitibá Rose" with no map, no compass and clueless.

Wood & Stock: Sex, Oregano and Rock'n'Roll (2006)

Experience an adventure of counterculture, psychedelia, and an abundance of peace and love with Angeli’s beloved comic characters, the hippies Wood & Stock. As the euphoria of the 1970s fades, it's time to focus on family and work. However, a new rock band might just rekindle the spirit of those iconic years.

Jorel's Brother Christmas Special: Santa's Brother (2022)

Jorel's family prepares for Christmas Eve with a big dinner, flashing lights, plates, cutlery and cups, only used on very special occasions. The china cabinet is finally opened.

Neurosi5 (2018)

NEUROSI5 is a short film animation about the dark future of the mankind, driven through violence and sex, and how the existence of androids has been reduced only to meet the basic and primitive needs of the society.

Cine Gibi 3: Planos Infalíveis (2008)

Franjinha, the inventor kid in Monica's gang, tired of reading the comics, invents a new device to read the stories: a kind of a story-processor, that swallows the printed pages and projects the scenes in movement, on the wall.

Te Prego Lá Fora (2021)

Everyone knows that being a teenager is not easy, especially when you are a demigod with unlimited powers and risking being crucified at any moment, this is the life of Jesus Christ in his new school.

Beast (2022)

Inspired by real events, "Bestia" enters the life of a secret police agent in the military dictatorship in Chile. The relationship with her dog, her body, her fears and frustrations, reveal a macabre fracture in her mind and a country.

Luminaris (2011)

In a world controlled and timed by the light, a common man has a plan that could change the destiny.

Cine Gibi 4: Meninos e Meninas (2009)

Franjinha, the inventor kid in Monica's gang, tired of reading the comics, invents a new device to read the stories: a kind of a story-processor, that swallows the printed pages and projects the scenes in movement, on the wall.

Big Bang Big Boom (2010)

Bold and innovative animation takes drawing into the real world.

Garoto Cósmico (2007)

Three children, Cosmic, Luna and Maninho, live in a futuristic world, where lives are totally programmed. One night, while trying to get points to earn a bonus at school, they get lost in space and discover an infinite universe.

Contra-Filé (2019)

A runaway runs out of time to save his life. But it depends on the butchers...

Monsters Got Talent (2017)

Kevin, Big Joe and Molly open auditions for a talent competition in a city of monsters, and search for the best performer from singers to magicians worthy of the grand prize.

Together (2021)

Two neighbors lean on each other, turning small moments of life into great treasures.

Nahuel and the Magic Book (2021)

Nahuel lives with his father in a fishing town, yet he has a deep fear of the sea. One day, he finds a magical book that seems to be the solution to this problem, but a dark sorcerer is after it and captures Nahuel's father. This is where his journey to rescue his father and overcome his fears begins.

Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! (2010)

In the fifth installment of the Cine Gibi series, Smudge and Jimmy Five find themselves engaged in a lively debate over the ultimate action film. Seeking a resolution, they turn to their friend Franklin, known for his inventive prowess, to organize yet another round of projected comic book film sessions using his colossal blender.

Bita e o Corpo Humano (2016)

espinho na caixinha (2019)

cafezinho the rabbit sees a tapeworm then follows its sound to the beach.