Manoel plays with Pantanal rivers and fish, yet fears the night. Animated series The Boy Who Swallowed the Sun, narrated by the singer, premieres on SescTV this February, honoring childhood fears.
Directed by Patrícia Alves Dias, it features 13 seven-minute episodes. Aired Saturdays at 10am, with weekly replays. Draws from Ricardo Pieretti Câmara’s book, Manoel de Barros’ poetry, and the Guató fire myth.
Pantanal Childhood Wonders
Boy Manoel roams the Pantanal. His pal is a dogfish. Rivers become playgrounds. Grandma Donana fights night fears with love.
In the opener, Ácó Cene (Feb 7), the river shelters his adventures.
The series turns the Pantanal into a realm of poetry and imagination, celebrating kids’ smarts.
February Episodes
Feb 14 – Ácó Dùni: Rain falls, traditional healings ease pains.
Feb 21 – Ácó Cùmu: Make-believe with winds and otters.
Feb 28 – Ácó Rékai: School with herons, fireflies chase darkness.
Show Details
The Boy Who Swallowed the Sun
Director: Patrícia Alves Dias
Narrator: Ney Matogrosso
Brazil, 2020, 13 episodes of 7 minutes. Rating: All ages.
Airings: Saturdays 10am. Replays: Sundays 5:30pm; Mondays 3pm; Tuesdays 9am; Thursdays 6:15pm.
Stream online: sesctv.org.br/noar
Follow: @sesctv
Photo: Miguel Angeo and Eduardo Duval
