Oscars: Austria Submits ‘The Devil’s Bath’ For Best International Feature Film

Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s historical film The Devil’s Bath will represent Austria in the Best International Feature Film category of the 97th annual Academy Awards.

The decision was made yesterday by a jury of experts and announced by the Film & Music Association of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.

The film, starring Anja Plaschg aka Soap&Skin, premiered in competition at the 2024 Berlinale, where it won the Silver Bear for Best Cinematography (Martin Gschlacht).

The feature is produced by Ulrich Seidl Filmproduktion, in co-production with Heimatfilm Cologne & Coop99.

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