“Anatomy of a Fall,” was snubbed by France’s Oscar committee, even though it was eligible for that category. While it contains substantial English dialogue and stars German actor Sandra Huller, almost 60% of the film is in French, qualifying for finance subsidies only available to French-language films. The movie went on to earn seven BAFTA nominations and five Oscar noms, including one for director Triet, after winning a pair of Golden Globes. France’s official Oscar entry, “The Taste of Things,” meanwhile, has fallen out of contention after being Oscar-shortlisted last month.
Source: Anatomy of a Fail: Inside France’s Dysfunctional Oscar Committee