Ana y Bruno (English: Ana and Bruno) is a 2018 Mexican animated psychological horror comedy-drama film based on the novel, Ana by Daniel Emil. It is produced by Altavista Films and Lo Coloco Films, and co-produced by Ítaca Films and Ánima Estudios.
After 13 years of production, the film was released in Mexico on 31 August 2018, receiving favorable reviews. It is described to be the most expensive animated film in the Mexican film industry with the budget of $104 million pesos (est. $5.35 million USD).
The film has won three "Best Animated Feature" awards including one from the 61st Ariel Awards in which the film has also earned nominations for "Adapted Screenplay" and "Original Score".
In 2023, it was considered one of the 20 best international films of the decade 2010-2019.
Plot[]
Ana is a curious little girl who escapes from a psychiatric clinic in search of her father to save her mother. With the help of strange and funny fantastical beings she meets there, she embarks on a journey full of exciting and touching adventures.
The plot is an adventure mixed with suspense, drama, humour and a bit of horror as Ana discovers who she really is and how to free her mother and save her family.
Cast[]
- Galia Mayer as Ana
- Marina de Tavira as Carmen
- Damián Alcázar as Ricardo
- Silverio Palacios as Bruno
- Julieta Egurrola as Martita
- Regina Orozco as Rosi
- Héctor Bonilla as Dr. Mendez
- Daniel Carrera Pasternac as Daniel