Oscars: International Feature Shortlist Includes Firsts For Latvia & Thailand; Audiard’s ‘Emilia Pérez’ & Walter Salles’ ‘I’m Still Here’ Among Expected Pics In The Cut

Thailand also makes history today withHow to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.

The country has submitted 24 films since 1984 but has so far never advanced to the shortlist.

Considered a frontrunner, AudiardsEmilia Perezmarks his second advancement to the shortlist following 2009sA Prophet.

Clockwise from top left: ‘Emilia Pérez’, ‘I’m Still Here’, ‘How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ and ‘Flow’Everett Collection

The country has never won an Oscar in this category.