Austria and Ireland Announce 2025 Oscar Entries for International Feature
Austria's 'The Devil's Bath' and Ireland's 'Kneecap' will compete for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards.
Overview
- 'The Devil's Bath' is a historical feminist horror film set in 18th-century Austria, directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala.
- The film won the Silver Bear for Best Cinematography at the Berlin Film Festival and is based on real-life events.
- 'Kneecap' is a semi-fictionalized doc-comedy about Belfast rappers, directed by Rich Peppiatt and featuring Michael Fassbender.
- Both films have secured distribution deals, with 'The Devil's Bath' picked up by Shudder and 'Kneecap' by Sony Pictures Classics.
- The 97th Academy Awards will take place on March 2, 2025, with nominations announced on January 17, 2025.