Flow

I really think I have a thing for films with little to no dialogue. Even in old nursery stories, we have always humanized animals if we want to tell a story about them. However, Flow challenges to change that. Flow tells us that animals have their own languages too, and in order to understand them, we have to pay attention to everything: the noises they make, their facial expressions, and their movements. This form of observation is also applicable to humans but we always tend to simplify our comprehension of animals because there are way too many different species which makes it a complex matter. Due to this mindset, we fail to see that they are also capable of engaging in deep and meaningful interactions. Quoting my little sister, "I'm so invested in this movie even when they aren't speaking". This is exactly why I love visual storytelling! It encourages you to use all of your senses to comprehend what is being told. And what's special about Flow is that the crew managed to accurately depict how the animals that are featured would react to the situations they were placed in. It's educational but at the same time, it gives us a window to see how beautiful the world can be when animals are understood. All of this makes sense why there was not a single human in sight. It seems like the world can only have a healthy flow if the only creatures that inhabit it are those that can learn to adapt and connect despite the differences and the challenges. And using a black cat, known for being highly independent and aloof, was a perfect choice to show how even the mysterious and quiet worm can turn into a beautiful and gentle butterfly. [review not final... i wanna say something about the story too!]