From left, Gints Zilbalodis, Matiss Kaza, Ron Dyens and Gregory Zalcman, winners of the award for best animated feature film for “Flow,” pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by ...

Our team on the ground at the 2025 Oscars reflects on the night's key moments — some of which you didn't see on TV.

Flow, a dreamy, dialogue-free tale of a cat in a post-apocalyptic landscape, scored best animated feature film at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, becoming the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award and sparking a wave of national pride.

Flow,” a wordless cat parable that became the first Latvian film to win an Academy Award, prompted a sleepless night for Latvians celebrating the historic accolade.

"Flow", a dialogue-free tale of animals surviving disaster, scored Sunday's Oscar for best animated feature, capping a remarkable awards season for the Latvian film made on a minuscule budget.

The 97th Academy Awards took place on Monday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The annual gala was notable for many first-time Oscar winners and presenters. It marked the debut appearance as an Oscar presenter for Conan O'Brien,

Winners: The 97th Academy Awards celebrated historic wins and landmark moments with Sean Bakers 'Anora' sweeping major categories, and Adrien Brody winning Best Actor. Latvia marked its first win with 'Flow' for Best Animated Feature Film,

A general view of atmosphere at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Locher) A general view of atmosphere at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2 ...

at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Goldie Hawn, second right, and Andrew Garfield look on from right. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

winners of the award for best animated feature film for "Flow," pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss ...