Lino (film)
| Lino: An Adventure of Seven Lives | |
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| Directed by | Rafael Ribas |
| Written by | Rafael Ribas |
| Produced by | Start Anima |
| Edited by | Marcelo Moraes |
| Music by | Alexandre Guerra |
Production company | Start Anima |
| Distributed by | Fox Film do Brasil |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Brazil |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Budget | R$8 million |
| Box office | R$3.3 million (Brazil) |
Lino: An Adventure of Seven Lives (also simply known as Lino) is a 2017 Brazilian CGI animated comedy film directed by Rafael Ribas. Produced by Start Anima and distributed by Fox Film do Brasil, the story follows a children's party entertainer who becomes trapped inside his giant cat costume and must find a wizard to regain his human form.[1]
Plot
Lino, tired of his life entertaining children in a giant cat costume, consults a mystic wizard, but a botched spell transforms him permanently into the cat. He must undertake a journey to find the wizard and reclaim his identity—learning lessons of self-worth along the way.
Voice cast
- Selton Mello as Lino
- Paolla Oliveira as Patty
- Dira Paes as Janine
- Luís Carlos de Moraes as Don Leo
- Rafael Ribas as the Wizard
- Metturo as an extra character (voice)
Production
Created over four years by more than 120 professionals, Lino was one of Brazil’s most ambitious fully CGI-animated feature films of its time.[2]
Release
The film premiered in Brazil on September 7, 2017. It was later shown at various international animation festivals and gained attention for its technical quality.[3]
Reception
The film received mixed reviews. While praised for its animation quality and voice acting, critics noted that the story was more appealing to children than to adults.[4]
International distribution
Lino secured distribution in over 50 countries through a deal closed at the American Film Market. The film was released theatrically in Mexico (450 screens), Canada (50 screens), and other territories across Latin America and Europe.[5]
References
- ^ "Lino – Uma Aventura de Sete Vidas". Veja São Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ Menezes, Caio (2017-09-06). "Com os pés no chão, 'Lino' supera a crise e levanta o cinema de animação no País". Portal iG (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ Bazarello, Pablo R. (2017-09-06). "Crítica – Lino: Uma Aventura de Sete Vidas". Cinepop (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ Redação (2017-11-17). "Filme Lino bate recorde e se torna a maior animação nacional de todos os tempos". Tela Viva (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "Brazilian CGI Feature 'Lino' Gets Distribution Deal in Latin America". Cartoon Brew. 2017-06-01. Retrieved 2025-07-14.