Latvian Animated Film 'Flow' Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature

Gints Zilbalodis' dialogue-free film explores survival, friendship, and nature in a post-apocalyptic world, marking Latvia's first Academy Award win.

'Flow,' a Latvian-Belgian-French co-production, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, making history as Latvia's first Oscar-winning film.
Directed by 30-year-old Gints Zilbalodis, the film tells the story of a cat and its animal companions navigating a flooded, post-apocalyptic world.
The film is notable for its lack of dialogue, relying on natural sounds and visuals to convey its themes of solidarity, survival, and emotional growth.
Created on a modest $3.7 million budget using publicly available software, 'Flow' has received over 60 international awards since its premiere at Cannes in May 2024.
The film has sparked national pride in Latvia, inspiring cultural tributes such as a sculpture and commemorative postage stamps featuring its feline protagonist.