Liyana
Seen it?2017 | 77 min | Animation, Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for animation lovers and the curious.
- The mood
- Feel-good, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
A talented group of orphaned children in Swaziland create a fictional heroine and send her on a dangerous quest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$44K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Amanda Kopp, Aaron Kopp
- Gcina MhlopheSelf