Lithuania has chosen Laurynas Bareisa's second feature film, 'Drowning Dry,' as its official entry for the Best International Feature category at the 2025 Oscars. The movie, which revolves around two sisters grappling with a life-altering family tragedy, recently garnered critical acclaim by winning the Best Directing award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival.
The ensemble cast of 'Drowning Dry,' featuring Gelmine Glemzaite, Agne Kaktaite, Giedrius Kiela, and Paulius Markevicius, also received recognition with one of the festival's Best Performance awards. Described as 'subtle and haunting' by THR's review, the film showcases Bareisa's unique storytelling approach.
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