Nebojša Slijepčević’s film The Man Who Couldn’t Stay Silent was the first Croatian film to receive an Oscar nomination since the country’s independence. However, at the 97th Academy Awards, it did not win in the Best Live Action Short Film category. The award went to I’m Not a Robot.
Following the announcement, the Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC) shared a brief statement.
“Congratulations to all Oscar winners, and a special thank you to our The Man Who Couldn’t Stay Silent team for everything they have achieved for Croatian cinema,” they posted on social media.