Aria Covamonas’ Buzzy Animated Feature Debut ‘The Great History of Western Philosophy’ Acquired by Miyu Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

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Jamie Lang Global indie animation powerhouse Miyu Distribution has acquired Mexican Aria Covamonas‘ buzzy debut feature, “The Great History of Western Philosophy,” sure to be a key player on the 2025 animation festival circuit.

Featuring digital cutout animation, the meta comedy turns on a cosmic animator hired by the Central Committee of the People’s Republic to create a philosophical film for Chairman Mao.

The leader is outraged, however, when the depressed filmmaker gives up on the project before it even gets off the ground and sentences the director to death by firing squad.

Mao’s murderous motivational techniques fail to light a fire under the filmmaker, but an intervention from “Journey to the West’s” Monkey and Pigsy inspire the protagonist to embark on a journey through the history of Western philosophy and some of its most impactful characters.