Emilia Perez's film 'Waterdrop' competes for the International Oscar against 85 other countries in a tense race for global recognition.
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Director Robert Budina's 'Waterdrop' is Albania's official submission, following his previous Oscar nod for 'Agon' in 2013.
Algiers, a thriller from Algerian director Chakib Taleb-Bendia, also joins the competitive field, with a story of a psychiatrist and police inspector facing off.