| Virus Tropical | |
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| Directed by | Santiago Caicedo |
| Screenplay by | Enrique Lozano |
| Based on | Virus Tropical by Power Paola |
| Produced by | Carolina Barrera Quevedo Edwina Liard Nidia Santiagoo |
| Music by | Adriana Garcia Galán |
| Production companies | Timbo Estudio Ikki Films |
| Release dates |
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| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Countries | Colombia Ecuador |
| Language | Spanish |
| Box office | $31,100 |
Virus Tropical is a 2017 adult animated coming-of-age drama film directed by Santiago Caicedo, based on the 2011 semi-autobiographical graphic novel of the same name by cartoonist Power Paola. From a screenplay by Enrique Lozano, Power Paola handled the film's art direction. Produced by Timbo Estudio and Ikki Films, Virus Tropical had its world premiere at the Animation Is Film Festival on 21 October 2017. It was released in Colombian cinemas on 17 May 2018, where it grossed $31,100. The film received generally positive reviews. Additionally, it won the Quirino Award for Best Ibero-American Feature Film.
Production
The art direction of Virus Tropical was headed by cartoonist and writer of the titular graphic novel Power Paola. Paola produced around 5,000 individual drawings for the film, which combines 3D animation with hand-drawn animation to create a boldly graphic yet childlike aesthetic to depict the film's tone. Released in black and white, the film explores themes of sexuality, growth and one's relationship with family.
Release
Virus Tropical had its world premiere at the Animation Is Film Festival on 21 October 2017, and had a limited release to 24 theatres in Colombia on 17 May 2018. It grossed $10,142 during its opening week for a total gross of $31,100 during its entire theatrical run.
Critical reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Virus Tropical holds an approval rating of 78% based on nine critical reviews, with an average rating of 6.30/10.
References
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- Young, Deborah (20 February 2018). "'Virus Tropical': Film Review | Berlin 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- Trumbore, Dave (20 October 2017). "Exclusive: 'Virus Tropical' Trailer Debuts Ahead of the Animated Film's World Premiere". Collider. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- ^ "Virus Tropical". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Amazon. n.d. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- Kiang, Jessica (22 November 2017). "Film Review: 'Virus Tropical'". Variety. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- "Virus Tropical". Animation Is Film Festival. n.d. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
- "Virus Tropical". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. n.d. Retrieved 18 September 2022.