Pete Docter Explains the Inspiration Behind Pixar’s Latest Film, ‘Soul’ | The Breakdown

Anything that Pete Doctor makes I will watch.

It took almost 5 years to make. This film is amazing, i feel bad, they should have waited until covid 19 over.

Soul is honestly one of the best movies period that I've ever seen! So good!

Had to fight back tears watching this. Reminds you what’s truly important in life

is he a docter?

so awesome... inspiring man

Boy, I love Pixar so much, Pete Doctor you're one the greatest storyteller of this century.

LSD?

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<3

What a cool guy!

While watching Soul, the story immediately reminded me (in a good way) of Here Comes Mr. Jordan and Heaven Can Wait from 1943

Soul is the definition of a great film.

Pete has the Spark! For sure...

Love learning more about my favorite movie <3

I haven’t watched the movie and this interview has already taught me so much❤️

My heart beats fast when listening to this genius

i watched soul again earlier and i just gotta ask: are you okay, pete?

Masterpiece

Hey really love your content this is awesome . What is your preferred editing software you use for filmmaking, I'd love to have a conversation and maybe even collaborate on different methods in telling stories through film!

First 10 min's of the movie triggered my biggest existential crisis at 29. After all the heartbreaks, when you finally feel like you're about to reach for your dream and everything suddenly stops. Sudden death is not a fictional concept, and sadly we might not able to cheat the system like in the movie. What this movie says to me at the end is "Memento mori".

Genius

Absolutely loooved this movie.

This guy truly did find his calling. The movie is a masterpiece. Just a timeless artwork

Loved this movie from start to finish

Why did they name 22 ? What is the meaning behind the name 22?

This guy is simply incapable of making a bad movie.

It took me 10 minutes to realize that the background isn't real.

Stop stealing and taking peoples dreams to inspire you all movies..thats unfair to people

Basically what he's saying is... they all got high and hit another home run

“What if you made an icon of someone, without using their looks as a guide?”

We noticed.

He's a genius. Me and my kids were desperate to see more of his art before Soul came out. It did not disappoint!!

Hinduism talks about it all

👁💚💧🎬💉🧬🦋

All that he mentioned and all the movie is based on metaphysics and what a lot of Channelers have explained about earth and life as we know it. Artist and yoga teachers also experienced it.

Wooooooow.

this man’s a genius

Such a beautiful movie with a simple message. Your spark is your desire to live and you can have a spark with or with out a distinct purpose. Life is still meaningful without purpose. Pixar's masterpiece.

Pete, Doctor is superior over John Lassiter.

Astrology talks about what is before life.

It's so sad how, of the four original brain trust members at Pixar, Pete Doctor's the only one left! He was even promoted to president!

Just watched this movie on the advice of person who had a near-death experience. I’ve actually been watching and listening to hundreds of podcast interviews with people who’ve had these experiences (as well as those with “pre-birth memories”), and it’s amazing how much this movie falls right into line with so much of what they have to say about their experiences on the other side, as well as our purpose for existing on Earth (mainly to just experience and have fun!). I found this to be profound and moving. Bravo.

This video is done by the Butler of Charles III and is British Bullshit. It is not the truth at all.
Natalie Helferty The Hollywood Royal as God as Body on Earth as the Holy Grail. We are all to live as God-Self on Earth. Souls living a Human Existence as an Unlimited Being. We Shapeshifted to become Animated Cartoon Characters for Soul and Exploring the Worlds Created by God is Fun. Dont Limit Yourself to being a Body only stuck in the Human Shape. The Soul and Body can shapeshift into being an Orb and Anything to Explore Earth and Heaven and other Worlds. The Music Awakens the Soul in the Body. Ask God to Bring You Through A Fun Life as a Being of Unlimited Potential of Being Anything You Want as a Soul Embodied On Earth.

There is so much subtlety in this movie, nothing is overstated, just beautiful art

What are some of Pete docter’s biggest masterpieces?

I love behind-the-scenes facts. Thanks for sharing! "Soul" is one of my favorite animations. It's on a totally different level.

Very interesting.