Perlimps


Perlimps is a 2022 Brazilian animated adventure fantasy film written, edited, animated and directed by Brazilian filmmaker and character animator Alê Abreu. The film was produced by the Brazilian independent company Buriti Filmes, in co-production with Globo Filmes, Gloob and Sony Pictures International Productions. The film premiered at the 2022 Annecy International Animation Film Festival 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.

Plot

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.

Cast

Production

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.

Awards and nominations

Perlimps has been features in a number of international film festivals:
YearAwardAward/CategoryStatusRef
2022Best Animated Feature
2022New Zealand International Film FestivalBest Animated Feature
2022Ottawa International Animation FestivalBest Animated Feature
2022Children's Jury's Special MentionWon
2022Best Animated Feature
2022Korea Animation Industry Association PrizeWon
2022Chicago International Children's Film FestivalChildren's Jury Prize for Best Animated FeatureWon
2022Best Animated Feature
2023Best Feature Film - Special MentionWon
2023AnifilmBest Feature Film
2023Best Latin American and Spanish Feature FilmWon
2023Best Animated Feature FilmWon
2023Audience Award Won