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"Castratus the Boar" accepted for "Oscar" nom consideration from Latvia

BC, Riga, 12.10.2015.Print version

"Castratus the Boar" – made in Latvia by film makers Raitis and Lauris Abele, has received confirmation that it will be placed among those being considered for a 2016 "Oscar" nomination in the category Best Live Short Subject, informs LETA.

 

Raitis Abele commented that it is "rather amusing to think that America will be seeing this Latvian film. We honestly never thought our "Castratus" would ever travel that far!"

 

Latvia's official entry for consideration in the category Best Foreign Language (Feature) Film is "Modris".

 

"Oscar" is the golden statuette of the U.S. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.





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