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'Flow’s' Golden Globe Win Is an Overdue Triumph for Indie Animation

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Indie Latvian animation film 'Flow' scores unexpected Golden Globe win, challenging Hollywood dominance in the category.
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  • With a modest $3.7 million budget, 'Flow' made waves just by earning a nomination, traditionally a category ruled by big-studio productions.
  • Director Gints Zilbalodis' win marks a major triumph for the indie animation scene, proving that quality storytelling can overcome resource constraints.
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Gints Zilbalodis, Latvia, Belgium, France, Sideshow, 'Flow'
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