FLOW

'Flow' follows a lonely black cat who, after a great flood, is trying to survive. The cat boards a boat and, along the journey, is joined by many animals - firstly, a capybara who steers the boat, then a hoarding lemur, a labrador looking to befriend the cat, and a secretarybird. The group must put aside their differences to survive in this new world as the water levels continue to rise. Working together to find land is the only option.

'Flow' is an utter visual delight, oozing at the seams with eye candy. Every frame is jaw-dropping and on top of its state-of-the-art animation, its story is also incredibly moving. Told with no dialogue, 'Flow' manages to pack in so much about the human experience, showcasing lessons about empathy, cooperation and connection with animated silent animals. 'Flow' is a marvel on every level.

'Flow' is also impressive behind the scenes, being entirely animated on a free software called Blender and on a budget of only US$3.8 million or 52.6 'Flow's' for one 'Inside Out 2'. The film is also unique for not having any storyboards or deleted scenes.

The simplicity of 'Flow' is what makes its emotion hit even more. It excels on both an emotional and visual level and is a must-see for all animation fans.