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Sanatorium highlights life at a Ukrainian sanatorium near Odessa and continues Ireland's tradition of submitting acclaimed films for the Academy Awards, following previous Oscar shortlistings.
- The film Sanatorium, directed by Gar O’Rourke, has been selected as Ireland's entry for the 2026 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category, as announced by the Irish Film and Television Academy on August 19.
- Sanatorium presents the Kuyalnik Sanatorium in Ukraine, a health resort that continues to operate amid ongoing war, offering traditional therapies to visitors seeking recovery.
- Gar O’Rourke expressed his gratitude, stating, 'To have the privilege of representing Ireland on the biggest stage in world cinema is an incredible honor.'
- The film had its world premiere at CPH:DOX in March and was awarded Best Irish Feature Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh, asserting its global presence.
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Ukrainian language film to represent Ireland at Oscars
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced that Sanatorium, a Ukrainian-language film directed by Galway-born filmmaker Gar O'Rourke, will represent Ireland in the International Feature Film category at the 2026 Academy Awards.
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