Lino: An Adventure of Seven Lives (also simply known as Lino) is a 2017 Brazilian CGI animated comedy film directed by Rafael Ribas. Produced by Start Anima and distributed by Fox Film do Brasil, the story follows a children's party entertainer who becomes trapped inside his giant cat costume and must find a wizard to regain his human form.
Lino, tired of his life entertaining children in a giant cat costume, consults a mystic wizard, but a botched spell transforms him permanently into the cat. He must undertake a journey to find the wizard and reclaim his identityâÂÂlearning lessons of self-worth along the way.
Created over four years by more than 120 professionals, Lino was one of BrazilâÂÂs most ambitious fully CGI-animated feature films of its time.
The film premiered in Brazil on September 7, 2017. It was later shown at various international animation festivals and gained attention for its technical quality.
The film received mixed reviews. While praised for its animation quality and voice acting, critics noted that the story was more appealing to children than to adults.
Lino secured distribution in over 50 countries through a deal closed at the American Film Market. The film was released theatrically in Mexico (450 screens), Canada (50 screens), and other territories across Latin America and Europe.