Dir: Gints Zilbalodis, 2024, Latvia • Belgium • France, dialogue free, 84 mins, Cert: U
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Mon 28 April // 20:00
Tickets: £5
After animating his acclaimed debut feature Away entirely by himself, Latvian filmmaker and animator Gints Zilbalodis assembled a team for his follow-up Flow and created a magical, thrilling, wordless animated adventure for all and received a rapturous reception at Cannes.
Inspired by his experience of working alone on Away, Flow is all about teamwork. The world seems to be coming to an end, teeming with the vestiges of a human presence. Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species – including a capybara - and will have to team up with them despite their differences.
"Oscar-winning animation is a beautiful and painterly animal adventure" The Guardian
"This Oscar-winning Latvian animation is utterly dreamy The Times
"One of the most unique and astonishing experiences this critic has had in 20 years on the job" The Irish Independent
"Children will rewatch this piece of outsider art until the pixels wear out" The Irish Times
"it’s a relief independent animation proves budget is no boundary to innovation" Little White Lies
"Flow presents a powerful example of dialogue-free films in an age dominated by conversation" The Upcoming
"An Instant Classic" Movie Marker