Latvia’s 'Flow' Makes History with Best Animated Feature Oscar Win

The dialogue-free film by Gints Zilbalodis is the first Latvian production to win an Academy Award, marking a milestone for the country.

'Flow,' a wordless animated film about animals surviving a catastrophic flood, won the 2025 Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
The film is the first Latvian production to win an Academy Award and was also nominated for Best International Feature Film.
Directed by Gints Zilbalodis, 'Flow' was created using the free and open-source software Blender, showcasing innovative independent filmmaking.
The movie has already won multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe, and has become the highest-grossing theatrical release in Latvian history, earning $20 million worldwide.
The film triumphed over major studio competitors, including Disney's 'Inside Out 2,' and has been praised for its hopeful and collaborative message.