'Flow' Makes History as First Latvian Film to Win an Oscar and Achieve Global Success
The dialogue-free animated feature has grossed over $36 million worldwide, blending painterly visuals and universal themes of survival and cooperation.
- 'Flow,' directed by Gints Zilbalodis, is the first Latvian film to win an Oscar, earning Best Animated Feature at this year's Academy Awards.
- Created with a modest $3.4 million budget using open-source software, the film has grossed over $36 million globally, marking a major financial success for independent animation.
- The film follows a cat's survival journey in a post-apocalyptic world after a massive flood, conveying themes of cooperation and resilience without dialogue.
- Its painterly animation style, inspired by indie video games, challenges Hollywood's photorealistic norms and showcases the potential of independent filmmaking.
- 'Flow' is currently in theaters and streaming on Max, continuing to attract audiences of all ages with its family-friendly appeal and universal storytelling.
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