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‘How Do I Get My Kids to Want to See This?’
Benny Safdie knew his sons wouldn’t want to watch ‘Flow’ if he pushed it too hard. He needn’t have worried.
Even though Flow is nominated for two Oscars, in the International Feature and Animated Film categories, it’s not nearly famous enough for Benny Safdie’s liking. Safdie’s love for Flow isn’t born of any specific technical feats or innovations from director Gints Zilbalodis; he just thinks it’s one of the best movies he’s ever seen thanks to its straightforward story and gorgeous visuals. In a recent chat with Vulture contributor Dan Reilly, Safdie explains what makes Flow so special, why he wanted his kids to experience it on their own terms, how he’s trying to keep the boys from seeing too-mature films like he did, and the father-sons bonding moments that great works of art bring about.
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