# Uruguay selects Daniel Hendler's 'Un Cabo Suelto' for Oscar submission

Uruguay's film academy selected Daniel Hendler's 'Un Cabo Suelto' for the 2026 International Feature Film category.

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The Academy of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences of Uruguay announced that the film 'Un Cabo Suelto' will represent the country in the Oscars and Goya awards. [^1]

For the first time, the decision to submit the film was made by an academy entirely composed of industry professionals. [^2]

The film 'Un Cabo Suelto', directed by Daniel Hendler, will compete for Best International Feature Film. [^3]

The Academy noted this is the first time the selection was made by an academy composed exclusively of film professionals. [^4]

This selection marks Uruguay's 26th submission to the Oscars since 1992. [^5]

The film's main plot follows a police sergeant from Argentina (Sergio Prina) who flees from two colleagues and begins a journey to transform his life. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. The Academy of Arts and Cinematographic Sciences of Uruguay announced that the film 'Un Cabo Suelto' will represent the country in the Oscars and Goya awards. (Diario De México, News)
2. For the first time, the decision to submit the film was made by an academy entirely composed of industry professionals. (Diario De México, News)
3. The film 'Un Cabo Suelto', directed by Daniel Hendler, will compete for Best International Feature Film. (Diario De México, News)
4. The Academy noted this is the first time the selection was made by an academy composed exclusively of film professionals. (RPP, News)
5. This selection marks Uruguay's 26th submission to the Oscars since 1992. (RPP, News)
6. The film's main plot follows a police sergeant from Argentina (Sergio Prina) who flees from two colleagues and begins a journey to transform his life. (Diario De México, News)

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