PROGRAM

New Wave Program
Transcending Borders

My Grandfather is a Nihonjin

Original Title: Eu e Meu Avô Nihonjin

Brazil
2025

Introduction

Noboru is a 10 year old Japanese descendant in search of his cultural identity. He turns to his grandfather Hideo, to know more about his family. Despite always avoiding his past, Hideo agrees to tell Noboru his story. As Noboru digs into his family's history, he finds out he has an uncle he knew nothing about.

©️ Pinguim Content

Director:Celia Catunda

Celia Catunda is founder of Pinguim Content. Celia is designer and creator of the most popular preschool shows in Brazil. At the development stage, she works closely with the writers, designers and storyboard artists, bringing new ideas and maintaining story and look consistency. At the animation stage, she keeps contact with the animation director to provide feedback and approvals. She’s also been responsible for the artistic direction to bring concepts to life through the development of a design concept, plan, storyboards, and execution to deliver high quality and innovative content. Celia Catunda created and directed more than 600 animated episodes and 4 feature films. Together with Kiko Mistrorigo, she won 3 times the best animated feature film for the Brazilian Film Academy, First Prize at New York Festivals with shorts for Cartoon Network, among others.

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