Virus Tropical Explained

Virus Tropical
Director:	Santiago Caicedo
Screenplay:	Enrique Lozano
Producer:	Carolina Barrera Quevedo Edwina Liard Nidia Santiagoo
Music:	Adriana Garcia Galán
Studio:	Timbo Estudio Ikki Films
Released:	21 October 2017 17 May 2018
Runtime:	97 minutes
Country:	Colombia Ecuador
Language:	Spanish
Gross:	$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.^[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]

Notes and References

1. News: Virus Tropical review – energetic, dazzling animated rite of passage. Hoad. Phil. 10 June 2020. The Guardian. 18 September 2022.
2. News: Exclusive: 'Virus Tropical' Trailer Debuts Ahead of the Animated Film's World Premiere. Trumbore. Dave. 20 October 2017. Collider. 18 September 2022.
3. Web site: Virus Tropical. n.d.. Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Amazon. 18 September 2022.
4. Web site: Film Review: 'Virus Tropical'. Kiang. Jessica. 22 November 2017. Variety. 18 September 2022.
5. Web site: Virus Tropical. n.d.. Animation Is Film Festival. 18 September 2022.
6. Web site: Virus Tropical. n.d.. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. 18 September 2022.
7. News: 'Virus Tropical': Film Review | Berlin 2018|work=The Hollywood Reporter]|access-date=18 September 2022}}^[2] It was released in Colombian cinemas on 17 May 2018, where it grossed $31,100.^[3] 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.^{[4] [5]}

   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.^[6]

   External links

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