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Animation Flow premieres at Un Certain Regard section
Flow, the latest animation film by Gints Zilbalodis, has been selected for the competition programme Un Certain Regard at the 77th International Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time a Latvian full-length animation has entered the Cannes Film Festival competition. Flow is set in a stunning yet desolate, flooded, a central character is a fiercely independent Cat.
Premiere on May 22nd, with an additional screening on May 23rd | Debussy Hall
We can take pride in the success of Latvian cinema, as the inclusion of a film, particularly an animated one, in the official programme of the world's premier film festival is a momentous occasion for Latvia and the Baltic countries. Amidst thousands of global entries vying for a spot in the Cannes Festival's official selection, animated films stand as a special exception, given the festival's primary focus on feature films. It's worth noting that years ago, the Hollywood animated film Shrek (2001) premiered in the Cannes Festival's official programme, becoming a beloved classic. The recognition of an animation project from a small country in the rigorous Cannes selection process underscores the competitiveness and world-class professionalism of Latvia's emerging generation of animation creators. Both the film's author Gints Zilbalodis and producer Matīss Kaža have astounded us all by crafting a powerful and nuanced animated film, a collaboration effort of Latvia, France, and Belgium.
Dita Rietuma
Director of the National Film Centre of Latvia
Marché du Film Market Screenings
MARIA'S SILENCE
by Dāvis Sīmanis | Latvia, Lithuania | 104' | 2024
A powerful historical drama on the true story of Maria Leiko, famous actress who late in her career has to decide between fame and love for her grandchild, between her ideals or the lies of Stalin's totalitarian regime.
Market Screening
THURSDAY | May 16 | 15:3o @ Plais F
Flow
by Gints Zilbalodis | Latvia, France, Belgium | 75' | 2024
After a flood destroys his home, a stubbornly independent cat is forced to share a small boat with a group of other animals. Getting along with them turns out to be an even greater challenge for him than surviving the flood.
Market Screenings
TUESDAY | May 14 | 9:3o @ Olympia 4
SATURDAY | May 18 | 12:oo @ Olympia 6
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