'Flow' Wins Golden Globe for Best Animated Film, First Indie Silent Film from Latvia on $3.8M Budget

Jan 6, 2025, 02:49 AM

The animated film 'Flow' has won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Animated at the 2025 ceremony, marking the first time a film from Latvia has won this prestigious award. Directed by Gints Zilbalodis, 'Flow' is the first indie animated film to achieve this honor and was produced on a budget of $3.8 million. The film, which follows a solitary cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world after a great flood, is also notable as the first silent film to win in this category. 'Flow' competed against other notable entries including 'Inside Out 2' and 'Moana 2'. The win highlights the film's unique storytelling and visual style, as well as its success on the international stage. Described as an ecological parable, 'Flow' was produced by a small, young but passionate team.