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7.1/10 • 38

2013-04-191h 20m

AdventureAnimationFamily

There has never been a palindrome girl at the school before.

Anina Yatay Salas is a ten-year-old whose name spells trouble: those three palindromes in a row are an ongoing source of teasing at school. When a playground fight results in mysterious punishment, Anina will learn to put her problems in perspective and empathize with others in this sweet little daydream of a tale.

Directors
Alfredo Soderguit
Writters
Alfredo Soderguit, Alejo Schettini, Germán Tejeira, Federico Ivanier, Julián Goyoaga
Editors
Alfredo Soderguit, Alejo Schettini, Germán Tejeira, Federico Ivanier, Julián Goyoaga, Germán Tejeira

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  1. Federica Lacaño

    Federica Lacaño

    Anina

  2. María Mendive

    María Mendive

    Madre de Anina

  3. César Troncoso

    César Troncoso

    Padre de Anina

  4. Cristina Morán

    Cristina Morán

    School principal

  5. Petru Valensky

    Petru Valensky

    Tota

  6. Roberto Suárez

    Roberto Suárez

    Pocha

  7. Gimena Fajardo

    Gimena Fajardo

    Maestra Agueda

  8. Florencia Zabaleta

    Florencia Zabaleta

    Maestra Aurora

  9. Guillermina Pardo

    Guillermina Pardo

    Florencia

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Reno

Nov 23, 2016

6/10

We make mistakes, but we learn something out of it, that's what school is for to teach us. A little sweet animation from South America. The official entry from Uruguay for the best foreign language film at the 2014 Oscars, but did not make into the final. This is the story of a little school girl, Anina, followed by a fight she has got into, as a punishment she and the other girl gets each a sealed letter from the school principal to safeguard until the further notice. Through those days what she learns and how it comes to end leads to the final segment of the story. Well intended story, but a bit lacks the cheerfulness. I mean in some parts it falls short in development and keeps it dull mood. Especially in the early mid parts, but later on till the conclusion, it's got a better. Visually, its stunning on its own way, surely an impressive animation, but overall film was short as 80 minutes. Adapted from a children's novel and beautifully made. For me, I think they should have been a bit careful. There's nothing problem in the story, sketches or in the pace, but the overall flow was not sparkling enough like those Hollywood counterparts. Other than those tiny stumbles, this is a fine animation, especially being a non North America, Europe and Japan product. Not a must see, but I don't find any strong reason to skip it, particularly for the animation fans. 6.5/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
Spanish
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
familychild