Disney Pixar’s new film ‘Elio’ has raised expectations by releasing stills of the comforting bond between Elio and Gloden, who become best friends.Attention is focused on whether ‘Elio’ will follow in the footsteps of the box office successes of ‘Elemental’ and ‘Inside Out 2’.

‘Elio’, which opens on the 18th, tells the story of Elio, a loner who felt alone on Earth, who is suddenly summoned to space one day and meets a special friend.

The released stills show Elio, a lonely boy who dreams of being abducted by aliens, spending precious time with his first special friend, Gloden, in space, raising curiosity about the message that will be conveyed through their friendship and adventure.

First, the image of Elio, whose wish was to go to space, and Gloden, who escaped the stuffy planet and enjoyed a happy time, conveys a warm feeling that comes when you feel that you are connected to each other.Above all, as ‘Elio’ pays new attention to the feeling of loneliness, it raises curiosity about how the film will portray it.

The next still shows Elio and Gloden looking at each other and having a conversation.Elio was the first friend who asked Gloden his name, and Gloden is a precious person who gave Elio sincere comfort when he was wandering around Earth without making a single friend, so anticipation rises for how the two will fill each other’s gaps.In particular, the warm expressions on their faces as if they had a true connection are enough to foreshadow the emotions that will come after the unforgettable journey.

Director Madeline Sharapian, who directed ‘Elio’, said, “Gloden is someone that Elio really needs.What Elio needs is not to be a part of a shiny and cool community, but to make real friends.Elio will learn a lot about himself through his friendship with Gloden.The message we want to convey to the audience is hope and connection.After watching the film, we hope that they will look at the world a little differently, or be the first to reach out to someone, and discover new possibilities.” She raises expectations for the comfort that the friendship and communication between the two that transcends everything will bring to the audience.


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