'Flow' With Gints Zilbalodis | Academy Conversations

[@davidfilmexpert]

This is definitely one the best animated movies I've ever seen. Gints Zilbalodis is an absolute genius who made a breathtaking animated canvas that will be remembered for ages and he wrote the beautiful score. Well done!! 🙌

[@amaroklv]

I saw premier in Latvia on the end of the August, with the bonus Gints attending and talking. Every time I see a new video about Flow, it brings me back the emotions from the movie

[@arisplugis5197]

for sure. this film is ageless. your children of grandchildren will watch it.

[@martavdz4972]

Give this film an Oscar! It shows that imagination, dedication and skills are the most important things in filmmaking, not loads of money. And it trusts the audience's intelligence. Just seen it and it was breathtaking and thought-provoking!

[@riproar11]

Great comment! "Nupat redzeju..." "Just saw it..." Just reviewed it." Some Americans ruin the English language and others learn from their bad and decades-old outdated language habits and say, "Just seen it."

[@dannydetonator]

@riproar11 While i agree its wrong, that's just the illiterate internet comment culture. This was meant to be "I have just seen it" and half the words somehow slipped trough cracks, it seems. Possible headline: Gramatikas policija no Latvijas apcietina Amerikāņus.😄

[@melluzi]

The best movie about humanity without a single human involved. And the best story told without a single word said.

[@tennisCharlzz]

People have said it's like Noah's Ark without Noah.

[@peanutandcocopetsupplies]

Animals are the kindest. Presence of the human would've spoiled this movie.

[@peanutandcocopetsupplies]

@@tennisCharlzz no need for Noah. Animals can sort out themselves a lot better without any human intervention

[@AnnaDraconida]

Favorite film of the year. Blows mega budget Hollywood animations away. Those are products, this is a work of art with heart & soul.

[@andocoolxd5158]

This film is EASILY a MASTERPIECE and one of the best animated films EVER created!!! Gints Zilbalodis is truly and definitely a GENIUS!!! ✨💖✨

[@Sinked333]

where do I watch it

[@dannydetonator]

Afaik it's on all major streaming platforms, Netflix and Apple including, but might be in selected cinemas still on (hit and miss depending on your location). In our home country it's still on in all cinemas and it's definitely worth seeing it on the big screen (+ don't go away before credits have rolled, there is a final scene after them).

[@zakuraiyadesu]

Easily one of the best films of the year. Wonderful job, Gints Zilbalodis.

[@SubsurfaceTalks]

I saw 'Flow' with two of my sons in the cinema. We were all stunned! My 10-year-old son who loves cats just kept telling me the movie is awesome as we watched it. The fact it was made in Blender only makes me love it more. I wish it got an Oscar so it gets more attention (as it deserves it). Big theatres are flooded with mediocre or totally worthless crap while such masterpieces get a few screenings in small venues. If there's any good an Oscar is for - this is it! If it receives no Oscar it will only prove the Academy doesn't care about film as an art form. There, I said it.

[@skenzyme81]

Saw it opening night for America. Absolutely stunning. My pick for Best Picture of 2024. Notice I did not say Best Animated Picture.

[@Z3dude12]

I truly believe this movie deserves the highest regard and respect it's an absolute masterpiece. I'm still thinking about it days afterwards, I've rarely ever been so gratified and felt so wholesome leaving the theater. I am in complete awe of what this movie is, and what it achieves and I desperately hope it wins Best Animated Picture for the Oscars!

[@emiliobello2538]

Could Latvia finally get an Oscar nomination?

[@coreyromberg]

I think it will get nominated for Best Animated Feature for sure, and has a good shot at International Feature too

[@emiliobello2538]

@ cool

[@raitisfreimanis]

That's a good possibiity now because of the Golden Globe Award.

[@iwan-qj2qs]

I hope it win for oscars atleast if not international feature, please win for animated feature.

[@emiliobello2538]

@ same here

[@thomasmcshane7199]

I was completely captivated every second of the film. I've never seen anything like this. It took me hours to get back to the 'real world' from the 'Flow world'.

[@julianholman7379]

did you go again ? and again ? i've been 4 times now and want to go again !

[@MrsUnderwriter]

Īsts latviešu kino talants! Lepojamies.

[@LeventeZone]

Superlative imagination without getting lost in visual show-offs, phenomenal accuracy & detail (the animal movements, the water) without getting lost in its own technicalities, teaching deeply human concepts without being didactic, spanning vast emotional range without becoming overblown or manipulative... It is a remarkably subtle, allegoric, universal achievement that transcends cultures, age groups. A, dare one say, very therapeutic film for our very scary and utterly mad times. And, by the way, the music... from the most intimate to the most dramatic, even metaphysical, moments. It is an astonishing achievement and it works because of its humanity - a deeply human story told without a word and without a single human being present.

[@virtual07]

Flow deserves an Oscar! Absolutely groundbreaking movie!

[@MrMel576]

Incredible movie. I have never seen such an animated film ! It is a huge experience in a movie theater. I have been overwhelmed by the first shots and emotions didn't lower. A masterpiece and the director highly suceeded with this challenge. Thank U

[@iae987]

This was the most stressful film I've seen. But it is very beautiful and heartwarming.

[@xyoxus]

Have you seen _Uncut Gems_ also super stressful or hectic movie, but also awesome.

[@martavdz4972]

Interesting observation. The Cat's life is constantly being threatened, so I suppose feeling stressed out is fitting...

[@dannydetonator]

Being a dog might add to the stress levels during a film with a cat in the leading role..😅

[@iae987]

@@dannydetonator HAHAHAHA

[@julianholman7379]

i went four times in 5 days - now I have withdrawl. I am 64 and this is oneof the handfull of most perfect fims I have ever seen

[@iwan-qj2qs]

Something spiritual about this movies right

[@lauraieperkas2591]

Not lost in translation! Congratulations! Under Flows magic for several weeks! Thank you!

[@debsylvester2012]

One of the most interesting interviews I’ve ever enjoyed. Thank you.

[@sannip7404]

Fantastic. The landscapes are so sublime, soulful, intriguing yet calming, it feels like the whole movie is one unifying slow movement which is like flow.

[@thebullfrog__]

Aside from the staggering technical skill that went into this, what is deeply admirable is the passion evident in the way Gints Zilbalodis talks about his film, the creative process, and the emotion of the story. This alone should nab ‘Flow’ the Oscar for Best Animated Film and Best International Film.

[@amymarch8221]

This deserves picture of the year!

[@Floryhadas]

I watched it today since is part of the Film Festival in Palm Springs. Absolutely lovely, magnificent, beautiful work 💗 not only for cat lovers but also just animal lovers.. well done I would watch it again and again

[@dannysimion]

Congrats on your golden globe win Gints and Team both Local and National!

[@edgarsdzerins]

Talantīgs čalis! Apsveikumi no Latvijas!

[@zanepetrova2871]

Excelent film from Latvia! ❤❤

[@TheRealClankZoka]

Simple yet beautiful film!

[@Rachinter]

Definitely one of the best....these creators should be appreciated more.

[@juanigalan_]

This man is like a real life "Gary Stu". Is difficult to thing that someone can be so talented for such diverse stuff.

[@Arts-xq9iw]

Bravissimo Latvia!!!

[@Kombivar]

Make a good notes Pixar and Dreamworks, because one independent creator with the small collab outclassed you by the country mile in Blender.

[@martavdz4972]

Just seen it and couldn't agree more!

[@KarpralisLup]

Unusual and breathtaking

[@mintman325]

I’m seeing it tomorrow ad I cannot describe how excited I am. I’ve discovered a lot of animation outside of the US and Japan this year and I’m so happy for that. Amazing storytelling can come from anywhere and anyone. I hope to see more.

[@santaabolina7235]

Water scenes were made absolutely incredible. I am afraid of deep water and movie at moments made me feel scared (when it was supposed to do it) and made me feel as if all that deep darkness is under me, not just on screen.

[@IlmārsKauliņš]

Tu tak zini,ka ar ūdeni viens konkrēts lat zellis noņēmās

[@organreeman4376]

Now also nominated for a golden globe award.

[@davebeat]

*winner of

[@GemCB7]

Deserved. Not like Emilia Perez

[@clandestinecoherence]

now nominated for 2 oscars!

[@jonaswunderkind4580]

Give an Oscar, this is magnificent!! And so so fresh

[@seansmithson2210]

The moderator needs to listen to her subject. He clearly states FLOW is based on an early short about his old cat. Then she asks (to abreviate and paraphrase) "So, FLOW is based on your cat, yes?" (this is after interjecting herself about her own cat, in a janky fashion) as if it is a new question, rather than continuing that line of dialog. This is not being an active listener. Which is one the major pre-requisites of being a moderator.

[@Xmaslightsallyear]

Exactly. Embarrassingly incompetent interviewer.

[@sabatheus]

There are some transcendently beautiful scenes in this film. I just bought it on Amazon, and I'm sure I'm going to watch it many more times in the future.

[@mlowe7245]

Very nice conversation. Thank you.

[@GemCB7]

Im between Flow and Wild robot... both are so lovely and warm . Im ok if this one wins this year.

[@ramedi527]

So proud of our compatriot, talanted Gints Zilbalodis ! Really hope he'll get Oscar, first for Latvia.

[@jurijssalijevs77]

Amazing animated movie. Went twice to the cinema ♥️

[@julianholman7379]

go again ! I have been 4 times and it only gets better

[@iwan-qj2qs]

Mine just already watched it. It out on streaming now! Go watch it again pld

[@iwan-qj2qs]

​@@julianholman7379it out for streaming, so go again ! 😊

[@lft2061]

Love this movie, don't need someone talk on the movie, the message is clear, does not to be explained.

[@tayoz13]

FINALLY, SOMETHING VERY DIFFERENT THAN "DISNEY CLICHE!" :)

[@MarioGalvan-rt1xz]

Congrats Blender!!!!🎉

[@Rouzmary]

Flow is phenomenal ❤ saw it once, will go to the movies again to watch it 🐈‍⬛ It truly makes it more...awe inspiring (?) on big screen and let's you fully experience it all. For sure will watch on laptop once it's out, but somehow don't think it will give the same 100% wondrous feeling, maybe 80 or 90 % If you have a chance go to the movies, at least for the first time 😊 If this doesn't get and oscar or bloody hell even 2, I've lost all hopes in oscars. THIS is what oscars and all those awards are made for - to recognise pure art & beauty, one that stands out among the backdrop of the rest

[@Tatianabonnet]

hermosa pelicula, muy relajante

[@KevinLomacks]

Loved it! Wonderful and amazing movie to watch. Thank you Sir.❤️❤️❤️

[@rcarrat]

what a wonderful movie!!!

[@ManuelCarriere]

To me, Flow is not "one of the best animations" ever made. It's one of the best films ever made - a masterpiece on par with Bergman, Fellini, Akerman, Coppola, Linklater, Cassavetes, Tarkovsky... a classic for the ages, one of the best films in the history of cinema. It should be nominated for best film.

[@ManuelCarriere]

You heard it here first 😂 I love the other films in both categories, but "Flow" is something else. It's an eternal classic that will be watched for many, many years...

[@dannydetonator]

Gints has suddenly become the most famous Latvian in the world, deservedly so. Beyond the president and all politicians, other composers and gold medalists, he somehow has united the entire world among those who have seen and understood Flow. The world was thirsty for whatever it conveys, and this humble, borderline "autistic" artist is the best ambassador my country could ever have. Thanks for the kind words and mindfullness of spectators as well as dedication of the artists who worked with Gints this time. I suggest all interested to find his chanell, which is still small but have all his previous short films. There you can find the very blueprint for this film he mentioned (Aqua), which he made while still in secondary school. Everything apart from Flow was done by him alone, maybe even subscribe if you like what you see. There is and will be more to see.

[@weirddreams_fe]

There's a clear influence of Fumito Ueda in this movie. Beautiful movie 🙏

[@ChehovsYe]

LOVED IT SO MUCH

[@lollyUK4651]

Best film of the year!

[@poraneenakpradab4002]

Very cute movie. I wanna watch it really 😊 I love Oscar & USA 🇺🇸

[@cachopou6602]

FLOW would make for an amazing video game too! I love everything about it. Thank you!

[@Ieva770]

A movie about humanity, without humans. Best movie of 2024❤

[@MarioGalvan-rt1xz]

Made in Blender it’s time Blender gets the recognition it deserves congratulations Blender.

[@Namtar3D]

Academy credibility depends on Flow. If they don't give it the Oscars, we don't gonna be able to take this ceremony seriously anymore.

[@RomanoCarrattieri]

film bellissimo e innovativo!!

[@martinlatvian5538]

I want the story to continue.

[@julianholman7379]

I'd like whole interviews about individual sequences

[@leonardob2952]

WINNER

[@Gratia8]

Cik ❤sirsnīga filmiņa!

[@zoner1713]

I love this movie, Thank you oscars.

[@bondell1840]

i hope he wins

[@marex2666]

FLOW !!!!!!!!!

[@vengeance86]

originally id have given it to the wild robot, but i saw this later in the game

[@jeffbb22]

The BEST

[@bbhotplaylist]

I hope FLOW and WILD ROBOT both win in draw 😢👏❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@iwan-qj2qs]

Nah flow was peak!!!

[@lorenasalazar7258]

I love cats and they get so much hate but remember cats sense who likes them, they are loyal too but they choose wisely not like us.

[@ownedbymykitty270]

Who would have thought my favorite film of all time would come out in 2024 beating out all the auteur cinema on my list of the past 50 years?!?!

[@rupertcornelius]

should be up for best picture

[@Jizag123]

If this doesn't win you guys are rigged

[@iwan-qj2qs]

It win golden globe, hope it win Oscar too, I'm rooting for it!!

[@gunter6274]

I knew it looks familiar, when i look at the flood part of the movie when all you see is the top part of the trees it kinda resembles the movie Ponyo by studio ghibli.

[@ashleeflorestoloza6931]

😊❤

[@simeonmaximofernandez9945]

This movie is as inspiring just like Miyazaki's "The Red Turtle" and similar.

[@raitshots]

👍😎🎬good art movies

[@singleone]

喵喵的奇幻漂流

[@Aratario]

The conversation is interesting thanks to director Gints but the interviewer/moderator lacks ability and knowledge to talk with a filmmaker very unfortunate.

[@dannysimion]

I actually agree. Some questions were okay but for the most part, it seems to go in circles. Luckily Gints does a great job answering it as best as he could on his part.

[@KaponoMonster]

Omg I’m having a tough time deciding which is the best animated film! This or the Wild Robot? 😭😭😭

[@jajaja922]

4m vs 80m ! Indie vs Big studio

[@iwan-qj2qs]

Flow and no hesitation, this movie is ten times better.

[@baziligapommere]

❤🇱🇻💕

[@manuelbello5806]

When one for The Seed Of The Sacred Fig?

[@Sol1345l1]

Tā turpināt!

[@julianholman7379]

this must be latvian !

[@johnrobins2553]

You do not need tons of money to produce a film like this just imagination.

[@piterisparkeris4770]

Looks like game graphics, far fom cinematic imagery...

[@OscarMPG1]

The Wild Robot was better. That film should win best animated feature.

[@robertaandersone2363]

This film has a 3,5mil budget. The Wild Robot had a budget of 78mil.

[@OscarMPG1]

@robertaandersone2363 What's your point?

[@robertaandersone2363]

@ This makes Flow a much more impressive film which is basically made by one man from a country which has never before gotten an Oscar nomination.

[@OscarMPG1]

@@robertaandersone2363 The director of The Wild Robot has had 3 prior nominations for Lilo and stitch, How to train your dragon, and The croods in the animated movie category. The wild robot is his to win. At the very least give flow international film

[@zakuraiyadesu]

Flow is exactly what I wanted out of The Wild Robot but without the predictability, corny jokes, awful pacing, and a mediocre score and soundtrack. I wished that The Wild Robot had no dialogue, and that would have made the film a hundred times better. That is why Flow is much more deserving of the Oscar. It has a lot more heart to it, and the technicalities of it stand out a lot more than The Wild Robot does. The Wild Robot is nothing more than a standard Dreamworks film, and I wished that more people would realize that.

[@GABRIELSLA7]

❤ @TheAcademy