formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The shortlist of 15 films to vie for a Best International Feature Film Oscar nomination is set to be announced on December 21. In all, movies from 88 countries are eligible this year, and as we regularly see, they offer … Continued
Films from Mongolia, Finland and Spain are gunning for their shot in the international feature Oscar race. Source: International Contenders Making Waves Ahead of Oscars Shortlist Announcement – The Hollywood Reporter
Zarrar Kahn‘s “In Flames,” Pakistan‘s submission to the Oscars‘ international feature category, has won the International Newcomer Award for the best film in competition at the 72nd International Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg, Germany. Source: Pakistan Oscar Contender ‘In Flames’ Wins Mannheim-Heidelberg … Continued
‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’ director Anna Hints says the film’s confident assertion of local identity is key to its success. Source: Baltic Cinema Looks Break Out
Director Matteo Garrone and ‘Io Capitano’ writers Fofana Amara and Mamadou Kouassi attended the packed European Parliament screening of the refugee drama. “A masterpiece [that shows] migration from the migrants’ perspective, not ours.” Source: European Parliament Celebrates Italian Oscar Contender … Continued
Europe dominated last year’s international feature Oscar, earning four out of five nominations and winning with Germany’s entry. Source: Oscars international feature race 2024: the contenders from Europe | Features | Screen