Overview

• '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.