NAPO is an award-winning animated short film with a great big soft heart that was produced by Miralumo Films and directed by Gustavo Ribeiro.
The 16-minute film was released in 2019 and tells the poignant story of an ailing elderly man who moves to his daughter’s house. In the film, his grandson helps him to remember the past by reinterpreting old photographs into drawings.
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NAPO deals with themes of memory, family, and aging, as the elderly man struggles to remember his past while coping with his deteriorating health. The film’s emotional depth is one of its strengths, as it explores the relationships between family members as they confront the challenges of aging and, ultimately loss.
The film has won numerous awards since its release, including Best Animated Short Film at the 2020 New York City International Film Festival and Best Animation at the 2019 Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia. It has been praised for its beautiful animation, poignant storytelling, and powerful message about the importance of family and memory.
