Inside Out is a 2015 American computer-animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Pete Docter, co-directed by Ronnie del Carmen, and produced by Jonas Rivera, the film explores the inner workings of the mind through an imaginative lens.
The story follows an eleven-year-old girl named Riley Andersen, who experiences a tumultuous transition when her family moves from the Midwest to San Francisco. Inside Riley's mind, five core emotions—Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Fear, and Anger—work in Headquarters, the control center of her mind, to help guide her through life. These emotions are personified with distinct personalities:
When Joy and Sadness are accidentally expelled from Headquarters, they must navigate through Riley's long-term memory to return, encountering various parts of the mind like Imagination Land, Dream Productions, and Abstract Thought. The journey helps Riley and her emotions understand the importance of all emotions, especially Sadness, in forming complex memories and emotional health.
The concept for Inside Out was born from Pete Docter's observations of his daughter's growing emotional complexity as she aged. The film took several years to develop, with initial ideas forming around 2009. The film's creators conducted extensive research on human emotions, consulting with psychologists like Dacher Keltner and Paul Ekman to ensure the emotional portrayal was accurate.
Inside Out premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2015 and was released in theaters in June 2015. It was met with widespread critical acclaim for its originality, emotional depth, and technical achievements. The film:
Inside Out has been recognized for its innovative approach to storytelling in animation, offering a nuanced look at human psychology. Its success has inspired discussions on emotional intelligence, mental health, and the importance of acknowledging and processing all emotions. The film also led to:
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