‘Flow’ beats Disney & Pixar to win Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Film

One of the most unique animated films in recent years surprised viewers by winning Best Animated Picture at this year’s 82nd Golden Globe Awards. Self-produced flow
The film, which has no dialogue and tells the story of a herd of small animals trying to survive a deluge, beat out Disney and Pixar to win the award, and director and screenwriter Gintz Zylbarodis was the creative team behind the film. He praised the award and thanked the Golden Globe Award. For “embracing our little cat movie.”

“This film is being made by a very small, young, but passionate team in a place where there is no big film industry. This is the first time a Latvian film has come here, so this is very important to us. It’s a big thing.

“This is a very personal story for me because I worked alone. I made all the films myself, but this time I worked with a team. Flow I had to learn how to trust others, how to work together, and how to overcome differences. I now think it’s very important to remember this, this. Thank you for accepting our little cat movie.”

Flo (Straume in Latvian), written and directed by Gints Zylvalodis, is the director of animated blockbusters Moana 2 and Inside Head 2, as well as Memoirs of a Snail, Wild Robot, and Wallace. Defeated Gromit: The Deadliest Bird of Revenge.

“Flow” has a score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

Flow has received rave reviews since debuting at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in May, and currently holds an impressive 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 94% on Popcornmeter. “Thanks to its innovative animation and mature theme, this flow proves appealing,” said the critical consensus. MovieWeb’s Julian Roman praised Flow at the time, calling it a “great animated adventure that warms the soul.”

“Flow captivates the senses, warms the soul as a thrilling animated adventure and reminds us of the vital value of cooperation in difficult times. The simple setting opens the eyes to escape from the floods that inundate the countryside. We’re chasing a wide-eyed black cat as our feline protagonist joins him on a Noah’s Ark-like journey with a deep spiritual and mystical vibe. You soon realize that you are not alone.”

Flow will be released in other regions throughout the first half of this year. In the meantime, check out the official synopsis for Flow below.

After a devastating flood destroys her home, Flo follows a brave cat on a mysterious journey through natural and mysterious realms. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to pilot a boat in search of land, they must rely on faith, courage, and wits to survive the dangers of their new aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of award-winning Gintz Gilvalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle, with deep musings on environmental fragility, friendship and the spirit of community. Filled with breakthrough possibilities for visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the soul.