Now this unlikely project has a great chance of making Oscars history.
Firstly, it was made for less than $4 million using the open-source animation software Blender.
Secondly, its the passion project of independent Latvian filmmakers backed exclusively by European studios.
A select number of non-English language productions have managed to overcome bias and receive nominations for Best Picture.
It could bring up the floodgates for internationally-produced animated features to be recognized consistently at the Academy Awards.
Source:New York Times
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