The 97th Academy Awards gave the Latvian animated film Flow the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Directed, written, edited, and produced by Glints Zilbalodis, this dialogue-free movie has made history as the first film from Latvia to receive an Academy Award, undoubtedly a milestone for the country’s film industry. Flow tells the story of a lone cat exploring a world devastated by a flood. Its wandering soon turns into a journey of survival on a boat, and they’re slowly joined by other animals, forming unconventional friendships in an unforgettable and beautifully animated journey.
The Best Animated Feature winner at the 2025 Oscars is also a big win for independent filmmaking. Read More