Papaya

Dir. Priscilla Kellen

Fanomenon Family

Fri 30 Oct and Sun 1 Nov

Fri 30 Oct

and

Sun 1 Nov

Fri 30 Oct

13:45

Vue in the Light, Leeds

Screen 11

Tickets
Sun 1 Nov

12:00

Vue in the Light, Leeds

Screen 11

Tickets

A tiny papaya seed rebels against becoming a tree in this stunning Brazilian animated debut from Priscilla Kellen, dialogue-free and with an upbeat score from Talita Del Collado.

Little Papaya has always been a curious being, with a dream of flying and need for freedom. Realising she will soon have to root, she must fight against nature and keep moving, in this joyous, dialogue-free adventure about discovering the power within you. Accompanied by a soundtrack of Brazilian beats, Papaya is an imaginative and psychedelic experience for all ages.

Presented in partnership with Leeds Young Film Festival

"A charming animated debut that captures audiences due to it's gorgeous 2D animation and the lively score that serenades the titular seedling's journey." — Giovanni Lago, Next Best Picture

Content Guidance

Contains scenes of mild threat and surreal scenes of breastfeeding.

Director Priscilla Kellen
Running time 74 mins
Production year 2026
Country Brazil
Language No Dialogue
UK distributor AX1
Sales Agent Best Friend Forever
Certificate LIFF age rating PG
Premiere Status Northern Premiere