Virus Tropical

Virus Tropical is a 2017 Colombian-Ecuadorian 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.[1] 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.[2][3] It was released in Colombian cinemas on 17 May 2018, where it grossed $31,100.[4] The film received generally positive reviews. Additionally, it won the Quirino Award for Best Ibero-American Feature Film.

Virus Tropical
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySantiago Caicedo
Screenplay byEnrique Lozano
Based onVirus Tropical
by Power Paola
Produced byCarolina Barrera Quevedo
Edwina Liard
Nidia Santiagoo
Music byAdriana Garcia Galán
Production
companies
Timbo Estudio
Ikki Films
Release dates
21 October 2017 (Animation Is Film Festival)
17 May 2018
Running time
97 minutes
CountriesColombia
Ecuador
LanguageSpanish
Box office$31,100

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.[5][6]

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.[4]

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.[7]

References
  1. Hoad, Phil (10 June 2020). "Virus Tropical review – energetic, dazzling animated rite of passage". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  2. Young, Deborah (20 February 2018). "'Virus Tropical': Film Review | Berlin 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  3. Trumbore, Dave (20 October 2017). "Exclusive: 'Virus Tropical' Trailer Debuts Ahead of the Animated Film's World Premiere". Collider. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  4. "Virus Tropical". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Amazon. n.d. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  5. Kiang, Jessica (22 November 2017). "Film Review: 'Virus Tropical'". Variety. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  6. "Virus Tropical". Animation Is Film Festival. n.d. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  7. "Virus Tropical". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. n.d. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
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