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The director of the new Pixar movie Elio opens up about how loneliness became a key factor in the film's sci-fi story.
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Elio Director on Exploring the Universal Language of Loneliness
The director of the new Pixar movie Elio opens up about how loneliness became a key factor in the film's sci-fi story.
Article Summary
- Elio explores loneliness as a universal theme through its heartfelt sci-fi story and vibrant animation.
- Director Madeline Sharafian reveals why loneliness shaped every character and relationship in Elio.
- Inspiration for Elio's emotional journey came from child psychology experts and the U.S. Surgeon General.
- Critics praise Elio for blending imaginative worlds with relatable, emotionally raw human moments.
Pixar's Elio has finally landed in theaters, offering audiences a heartfelt cosmic adventure that is as emotionally resonant as it is visually inventive. Centered on an 11-year-old boy who accidentally becomes Earth's intergalactic ambassador, Elio wastes no time in establishing itself as a colorful space romp, with a poignant exploration of loneliness, connection, and identity, told through the signature emotional lens that Pixar is known for.
Though at the film's core, it's the somber sense of isolation that binds its characters together. And as a result, Elio's journey isn't just about navigating the universe, but about learning how to feel seen, understood, and accepted. That theme is even mirrored in other characters as well, including his fiercely loving aunt Olga, and two alien figures, Glordon and Lord Grigon, who offer their own reflections on solitude.
Elio Director Explains How Loneliness Became a Pivotal Element of the Film
In an interview with Screen Rant, the film's director Madeline Sharafian explained how central the theme of loneliness was in shaping the film, telling the outlet, "Yeah, I think we always pointed back to loneliness as a theme, because it helps you structure the story when you know that every character and every dynamic kind of needs to point back to the same idea. So, Elio and Olga are both experiencing loneliness within their relationship, and Glordon and Lord Grigon are experiencing the same thing. It was a theme that a lot of people on the crew could also relate to. We started talking to experts on child psychology about loneliness and grief, and also to the Surgeon General at the time, Dr. Vivek Murthy, about the epidemic of loneliness."
That relatability has already left an impact on viewers. While Elio is filled with dazzling worlds and imaginative creatures, it's the small, tangible human moments that have made it stand out. And as of now, critics are praising its ability to merge sci-fi adventures with emotional rawness, continuing Pixar's tradition of crafting stories that speak to children and adults.
Pixar's latest animated epic, Elio, is in theaters everywhere.
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