Animation Addicts Podcast #331: Flow (2024) – Nintendogs Meets Myst

Join the Rotoscopers as we dive into Flow (2024) by Gints Zilbalodis. Produced entirely in Blender, this visually unique animated feature combines raw realism with video game vibes. Released by Janus Films, the movie takes us on an epic journey with a lone cat navigating a mysterious world filled with real-life animals, ancient civilizations, and flowing waters.

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Flow (2024) Podcast Review

Episode Highlights

• Main discussion: Flow (2024) Directed by Gints Zilbalodis
• A Lone Cat’s Journey: We break down the solitary yet captivating journey of the main character, a cat living among mysterious ruins surrounded by cat statues.
• Video Game Vibes: The film feels like playing Nintendogs and Myst at the same time, featuring exploration, environmental storytelling, and atmospheric clues.
• Raw Realism: The animals don’t talk or possess superpowers—they’re simply real-life creatures surviving in a harsh environment.
• Animation Done in Blender: A discussion on how Blender’s open-source software influenced the film’s aesthetic, from breathtaking shots to moments that felt choppy.
• Themes of Solitude and Community: Exploring how the cat learns to overcome loneliness, build trust, and form an unlikely community with other animals.
• Flow as a Concept: From the flow of water to the movement of animals and story progression, we analyze how “flow” is a central theme.
• A Mysterious World: The mix of European, Asian, and South American architectural influences keeps you questioning what happened to this civilization.
• Twist Ending: Our thoughts on the surreal, almost magical finale and what it means for the cat’s journey.

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• General Info from: Box Office Mojo, IMDb, Wikipedia
• Flow Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital
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