"Sitting in the Audience and Applauding"... Dog Actor Who Caught Attention at the Oscars, What Is the Featured Work?

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At the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars) in the United States, the dog actor "Messi," who appeared in the film De Anatomie van de Val, drew attention by applauding fellow actors.

Dog actor Messi, who appeared in the movie 'Anatomy of a Fall,' attended the 96th Academy Awards.
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On the 11th (local time), the Associated Press reported that Messi attended the ceremony held the previous day at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles (LA), sitting among other actors in the audience. Host Jimmy Kimmel mentioned the 2006 film Shaggy Dog, in which Tim Allen turns into a dog and learns the value of everyday life, saying, "If you decide to remake this movie, I know someone perfect for the Allen role," introducing Messi. When the camera focused on Messi, thunderous applause erupted.

Dog actor Messi, who appeared in the movie 'Anatomy of a Fall,' attended the 96th Academy Awards. He is clapping in the audience. [Image source=Online community capture]

After that, Messi continued to sit among fellow actors and applauded the winners, surprising viewers. However, this was done with a pre-prepared model paw. A staff member’s hand hitting the model paw near Messi’s chair was also visible. Although Messi did not actually clap, foreign media reported that the scene of Messi clapping was a witty and memorable moment at the ceremony.

De Anatomie van de Val, in which Messi appeared, won the award for screenplay at this ceremony. Directed by Justine Triet, the French film depicts the story of Sandra, the wife accused of her husband’s fall death, as she engages in a battle over the truth. Messi played "Snoop," the guide dog of their visually impaired son Daniel, playing a key role in unraveling the case. Last year at the Cannes Film Festival, Messi also received the Palm Dog award, given to the dog with the best performance.

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