What may create a sensation, Latvia will submit Gints Zilbalodis’ animated feature “Flow” for the Oscars in the International Feature category in 2025. Who knew cats could pilot boats and chase Oscar dreams?
Image source: Cannes Film Festival
“Flow” has been a participant in the film festivals. It has competed in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard and swept four titles at Annecy, audience and jury. They really know how to make it rain.
Feline Adventurers and Eco-Themes
This is an animated story of a cat and its companions who have to search for a dry piece of land since all the Earth has been flooded. It is like a combination of Noah’s Ark and the Incredible Journey but coming with whiskers and climate change awareness.
Oscar Dreams and Distribution Deals
North American rights have been acquired by Sideshow and Janus Films and the film is set for theatrical release this year. “Flow” will also be featured in the Toronto Film Festival next month. Is this the start of Latvia’s romance with the Oscars?
Latvia’s Oscar Ambitions
Having submitted for the 97th Academy Awards, Latvia is clearly not pussyfooting around, being one of the first countries to do so. The country has not been nominated for an Oscar yet, however, this animated tale of a cat might turn the tide.
Key Dates to Remember
Submission deadline: October 2, 2024
Shortlist announcement: December 17, 2024
Nominations: January 17, 2025
97th Academy Awards: March 2, 2025
Will “Flow” surfing movie conquer the Oscars? Future will show, but one thing is clear – Latvia’s animated cat-tastic entry will certainly make some Oscar waves in 2025!
Conclusion
As Latvia wades for the first time in the Oscar race with “Flow,” the animation community holds its breath. Will this feline-led eco-adventure be the country’s gold ticket to Oscar recognition? Only time will tell, but one thing’s certain: This daring decision has put Latvia on the map of the global power players. While we wait for the movie to hit the theaters and go through the rest of the award season, one cannot help but ponder – will the members of the Academy fall for this animation craze as well? Regardless of how “Flow” fares in the Oscar battle, Latvia is undoubtedly making some waves in the movie making industry. I bet you can’t scoop that as what we call a purr-fect Oscar strategy!
FAQs
Q1: Why is Latvia’s selection of “Flow” significant?
It’s notable because animated films are rarely submitted for the International Feature category at the Oscars. Also, Latvia has never been nominated for an Oscar before.
Q2: Who created “Flow”?
Gints Zilbalodis directed the film and co-wrote it with Matiss Kaza. Zilbalodis also composed the score with Rihards Zalupe.
Q3: When will we know if “Flow” is nominated for an Oscar?
The 2025 Oscar nominations will be announced on January 17, 2025.
Q4: What are “Flow”‘s chances of getting nominated?
While it’s too early to say, its festival success and unique animated approach in the International Feature category could help it stand out.
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Amit Gupta is a 2015 graduate of RTU in Rajasthan, India. After working over a decade as an additional writer at News article, he decided to start his own news publication. He mainly focuses on entertainment, Movies, Web series articles and editorials. He likes to listen to music and play cricket in his free time. Follow On Facebook.
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