'Elio' directors on drawing inspiration from Steven Spielberg and Roald Dahl: We both are sci-fi fans

Disney Pixar's "Elio," influenced by Spielberg's "E.T." and Roald Dahl's works, tells the story of a space-obsessed boy who becomes Earth's ambassador to a quirky alien council. Directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi aimed to portray aliens positively, exploring humanity's curiosity about space. The film, featuring a Mumbai shout-out, emphasizes finding belonging and connection beyond Earth.

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