Lithuania's 'Loss' is Oscar's gain
Academy to view Martinsons' directorial debut
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Pic follows the lives of six people who are brought together after a tragic accident.
"Loss" set the local record for an opening weekend back in January, taking e55,000 ($80,000) over three days.
Released by Forum Cinemas, the film has gone on to earn $250,000, becoming the No. 3 grossing Lithuanian film of all time.
Filmed in Lithuania and Ireland, "Loss" is co-produced by ART&A, Martinsons' ARTeta and the Lithuanian Film Studios from a script by Martinsons.
The film had its North American premiere at the Montreal World Film Festival.
The Academy has invited 96 countries to submit films for foreign-language Oscar consideration. Nominations will be announced Jan. 22 and the awards ceremony takes place on Feb. 22.
