Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Latvian-Belgian animated film ‘Flow’ received the Oscar for the best-animated film during the recent awards ceremony, with Take Five as one of its production agencies from Brussels.
The Latvian-Belgian animated film Flow won the Best Animated Film Oscar during the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The film won a Golden Globe before its Oscar win. It delivers a narrative about a feline survivor who must live with other animals on a small boat as Earth floods completely.
The film Flow signals its distinct narrative style through its absolute lack of dialogue throughout its duration. Based in Brussels, Take Five completed all audio post-production work for the film. The Best Short Animation Film category remained elusive for Beautiful Men by Flemish director Nicolas Keppens despite its Belgian entry.
The Best Short Animated Film award was given to Shadow of the Cypress, directed by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi. Co-producer Gregory Zalcman highlighted the film’s innovative nature, stating,
“The unique and innovative thing about the film is that the story is told without dialogue.”
What is the background of this achievement?
Flow represents a transformative event for the Latvian and Belgian film industries by securing an inclusion in the 97th annual Oscars. People regarded Flow as a top international animation production after its Golden Globe victory for Best Animated Film. European studios demonstrate increased collaboration through the partnership of Latvian creators with Brussels-based Take Five Productions in producing international co-productions.
The post-production facility Take Five operates in Brussels and has become a prominent centre for expertise while delivering essential sound elements that enhance Flow’s production quality. The win marks the growing international status of European animation while demonstrating the value of innovative film narration methods, which include dialogue-free techniques.
