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Flow

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In a future without humans, a solitary black cat survives a tsunami and finds refuge on a sailboat with a ragtag crew of animals: an excitable Labrador, a drowsy capybara, a materialistic lemur, and a gallant secretary bird. As he navigates a mystical, flooded world with his new companions, the cat must overcome both his fear of water and his wariness of others. Having made a splash at Cannes 2024, this atmospheric animated feature, complete with an orchestral score, provides an enthralling, emotional adventure for all ages.

Grounded with the use of animal sound recordings in lieu of any dialogue, Latvian director Gints Zibalodis’ sophomore feature deploys a dynamic virtual camera and gorgeously rendered environmental detail to bring to life a mysterious post-apocalyptic setting in which only artifacts of humanity’s influence remain. An entertaining allegory about the challenges and virtues of teamwork plays out through Flow’s delightful cast of critters.

Relaxed Screening
The Sunday, Dec 8 12:30 pm screening and Sunday, December 22 screening are Relaxed Screenings. Our monthly Relaxed Screenings are open to anyone who could benefit from a more casual, supportive and laid-back experience.

One of the most moving animated films in recent memory, and, beyond that, groundbreaking too…It’s rare you feel like you’re watching something entirely new.

Christian Blauvelt, Indiewire

A joy to experience but also a deeply affecting story, the work of a unique talent who deserves to be ranked among the world’s great animation artists.

David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter

Simply Stunning. It’s a little like watching the most thrilling nature documentary ever sketched.

David Fear, Rolling Stone

Director

Gints Zilbalodis

Credits
Country of Origin

Latvia/France/Belgium

Year

2024

Language

No Dialogue

Awards

Audience and Jury Awards, Annecy Animation Festival

2 Academy Awards Nominations: Best Animated Feature, Best International Feature

Content Warning

Violence

G

Open to youth!
$10 youth tickets available

84 min
Take Five, Sacrebleu Productions, Dream Well

Book Tickets

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Credits

Producer

Matīss Kaža, Gints Zilbalodis, Ron Dyens, Gregory Zalcman

Screenwriter

Gints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža

ANIM

Léo Silly-Pélissier

Original Music

Gints Zilbalodis, Rihards Zaļupe

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