It is singular dog that was part of the cast of Anatomy of a falla film that received the award for Best Original Screenplay and four more nominations, among which it competed against Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan in the best film category at the 2024 Oscarsthe latter was the winner.
Messi (the dog) became relevant since he had to interpret complicated scenes that were carried out largely through his training, his performance even led him to be awarded the Palm Dog At the Cannes Film Festival, an award is given to the best performance by a canine in films. Its owner in previous interviews has stated that it is named after the footballer Lionel Messi.
The story begins when Samuel is found dead in the snow in front of an isolated place where he lived with his wife Sandra, a German writer, and their visually impaired son Daniel, 11 years old. An investigation leads to the conclusion of a “suspicious death”: it is impossible to know for sure whether he took his own life or was murdered. Sandra is accused of the crime.
In the movie the border collie played Snoop, Daniel’s guide dog.
The special guest
From the beginning of the ceremony that lasted nearly four hours, images of Messi, the four-legged friend who performed in Anatomy of a Fall and that he had his seat reserved at the gala.
Although his participation was from days before where he shared interviews, walks and was photographed with some stars.
Some videos were even taken of the dog applauding, although this was also a trick his owners did to make him part of this special event.
Highlights of the #Oscars
-John Cena without clothes supporting the movement of costume artists to improve their working conditions.
-Ryan Gosling’s presentation with Slash.
-Emma Stone asking that they not see her torn dress.
-The little dog Messi applauding. pic.twitter.com/MxHtUBMGBD— ᗩᖇI ᗷOᑎᗪ (@SoyAriBond) March 11, 2024
During the gala, the host, Jimmy Kimmel, mentioned that Messi deserved his own Oscar for the preparation he had for this film. On the main networks he was named VIP, very important pup (very important puppy).
The #Oscars‘ VIP (Very Important Pup). pic.twitter.com/1zGrTqlS5v
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 10, 2024
Her bun made her live up to the event and be the center of attention at the ceremony.
Messi, the star that you are. Anatomy Of A Fall wouldn’t be the same without you.
The Oscar audience and the world at your feet. What a legend. #Oscarspic.twitter.com/MCl6oIuX1V
— Carla ❁ (@shannonlada) March 10, 2024
But, at the end of the event, cameras took Messi walking near where the famous stars are and he was captured urinating near Matt Damon’s star.
Best short film of the night Messi pissing on Matt Damon #Oscars2024 pic.twitter.com/7qy1bqIncd
— Juan Parodi (@Juan_Parodi) March 11, 2024
#antics #Messi #fourlegged #star #96th #edition #Oscar #Awards