PLOT : Tom and Vini are two adventurous, music-loving mice who stumble upon the secret of a great flood and decide to stow away on Noah’s Ark. As the massive ship sets sail, the bohemian duo must navigate a colorful mix of animals, from playful friends to power-hungry predators, all while trying to stay out of trouble. When tensions rise among the animals, Tom and Vini discover that their music might be the key to keeping peace on board.
DIRECTORS. Sérgio Machado is a Brazilian film director and screenwriter known for his rich storytelling and deep emotional narratives. Born in Salvador, Bahia, he began his career as an assistant director to Walter Salles before making his feature debut with Lower City (Cidade Baixa), which premiered at Cannes in 2005 to critical acclaim. His filmography spans drama and animation, often exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and social divides. Machado’s work has been recognized at major international festivals, establishing him as one of Brazil’s most versatile contemporary filmmakers.
Alois Di Leo is a Brazilian-Peruvian animator, writer, and director celebrated for his imaginative storytelling and distinctive visual style. A graduate of the National Film and Television School in the UK, he is the founder of the award-winning animation studio SINLOGO. Di Leo’s films, including The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Lion and Way of Giants, have screened at over 200 festivals worldwide. His work blends cultural depth with universal emotion, bringing vibrant, heartfelt worlds to life through animation.
Length 1h 36min
Year 2024
Cast
Rodrigo Santoro, Marcelo Adnet, Alice Braga, Lázaro Ramo,
Distribution Cinema Management Group
Production Gullane, VideoFilmes, Globo Filmes, NIP, Symbiosys Technologies