Papaya (film)

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Papaya
Papaya film poster.jpg
Promotional release poster
Directed byPriscilla Kellen
Written byPriscilla Kellen
Produced by
  • Leticia Friedrich
  • Priscilla Kellen
  • Alê Abreu
  • Lourenço Sant'Anna
Starring
Edited byElaine Steola
Music byTalita Del Collado
Animation by Birdo Studio
Color processColor
Production
company
Boulevard Films
Distributed by
Release dates
  • 11 October 2025 (2025-10-11)(Rio)
  • February 2026 (2026-02)(Berlinale)
Running time
74 minutes
CountryBrazil
LanguagePortuguese

Papaya is a 2025 Brazilian animated adventure film written and directed by Priscilla Kellen in her directorial debut feature. This film depicts a tiny papaya seed, who is fascinated by the idea of flying.

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It had its world premiere in the Premiere Brazil: Generation at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival on 11 October 2025. [1]

Summary

A small papaya seed journeys across the Amazon, determined to fly and avoid taking root. Through persistence, it discovers the surprising strength of its roots, setting off a change that transforms its world and leads it to its dream in an unusual manner.

Cast

Release

Papaya had its premiere in the Premiere Brazil: Generation at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival on 11 October 2025. [2]

It will have its International premiere in the Generation Kplus section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026. [3]

Brussels-based Best Friend Forever acquired international rights and Gebeka Films French distribution rights of the film in October 2025. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Papaya". Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival . 11 October 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Marcelo Cajueiro (23 September 2025). "Rio Film Festival Solidifies Position as Leading Latin American Festival With Record Number of Brazilian Films". Variety . Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  3. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (17 December 2025). "Berlinale Unveils First Titles For 2026 Edition". Deadline . Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  4. ↑ Rafa Sales Ross (11 October 2025). "Best Friend Forever Lands World Sales, Gebeka Nabs French Rights for 'Papaya,' Supervised by Oscar-Nominated Alê Abreu (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved 19 December 2025.
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