Manuel García Ferré

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Manuel García Ferré

Born October 8, 1929 · Almería, Andalucía, Spain

Died March 28, 2013 · aged 83

Manuel García Ferré (1929-2013) was an Argentine comic writer and animator. He is Argentina's most renowned animator from the second half of the 20th century. He created dozens of characters that are now part of the country's cultural heritage. His productions were featured in comic strips, TV shows, music records and movies.

Known For

ManuelitaManuelita · 1999
Manuelita
6.61999
MovieAnimationFamily
Animated Argentine film about a young girl turtle who gets lost on a balloon trip.
TrapitoTrapito · 1975
Trapito
7.81975
MovieAnimationFamily
On a stormy night, Trapito the scarecrow saves Salapin the sparrow's life. Salapin is very grateful and makes Trapito believe that he can move from his place. Together they go to the patriarch of birds who ascertains that Trapito has no fantasy. Therefore Salapin will be his fantasy. After that, they meet Largirucho, a clumsy farmer. They become friends and go to the city to sell cheese. From the money they're going to eat in a restaurant. When Largirucho discovers his money is stolen and can't pay, the cook keeps his pig. He must pay within 7 days or the cook will slaughter the pig. Their adventures start when they're finding a job.
Anteojito and Antifaz, A Thousand Attempts and One InventionAnteojito and Antifaz, A Thousand Attempts and One Invention · 1972
Anteojito and Antifaz, A Thousand Attempts and One Invention
8.31972
MovieMusicDrama
Anteojito and Antifaz live in an apartment house in Villa Trompeta, a fantasy city with funny animals, dancing vegetables, and Uncle Antifaz’s enemy, Cachavacha the witch, living with Pajarraco her owl, in the apartment right under his. Uncle Antifaz tries to invent an invisibility formula with Anteojito’s help, and Cachavacha tries to steal it.
Corazón, las alegrías de PantristeCorazón, las alegrías de Pantriste · 2000
Corazón, las alegrías de Pantriste
7.12000
MovieAnimationFantasy
Pantriste is a melancholic and sensitive boy who has a gift for music. His father wants his son to be a woodcutter like him. Together with Mignon and Tambourine, Beanpole and the woodcutters, they face the spells of Neurus and Cachavacha.
Ico, the Brave HorseIco, the Brave Horse · 1983
Ico, the Brave Horse
7.81983
MovieAnimationAdventure
A young horse wishes to be one of the king's horses, and while trying to achieve it, finds out that one of the king's horses mysteriously disappear every night.
Without A TraceWithout A Trace · 2015
Without A Trace
2015
MovieDocumentary
Without a trace portrays the life and work of filmmaker Quirino Cristiani, 1896 to 1984. An animator, cartoonist and italoargentino cartoonist, creator of the first feature animation world; The Apostle 1917.
The Adventures of HijitusThe Adventures of Hijitus · 1973
The Adventures of Hijitus
9.01973
MovieAnimationTV Movie
Hijitus takes serious risks to help his friends.
Soledad y LarguiruchoSoledad y Larguirucho · 2012
Soledad y Larguirucho
2012
MovieAnimationAdventure
Soledad is a folclore singer and Larguirucho a beloved cartoon character; both from Argentina. The movie follows both in their adventures accompanied by numerous songs.

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