The German director Fatih Akin has not been nominated for an Oscar with his film from nowhere. In category of best non-English-language film, he had initially made it to shortlist, i.e. a list of nine candidates. However, he does not count among five nominated films, as responsible Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in Los Angeles announced. Instead, five works from Chile (a fantastic woman), Lebanon ( Insult), Russia (Loveless), Sweden ( square) and Hungary (on body and Soul) were nominated.
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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 23, 2018Akin's film tells of a terrorist attack by two neo-Nazis in Hamburg and has been awarded several prizes, just like leading actress Diane Kruger. These include Golden Globe, Critics ' Choice Award and an award for Kruger at Cannes Film Festival.
In or categories, film shape of water with a total of 13 nominations is considered a great favourite for actual award on 4 March. The drama of Mexican director Guillermo del Toro has, among or things, opportunities for awards in categories as best film, for best director and best Leading actress. A total of nine films were nominated for best film, including films Dunkirk, Lady Bird and three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri.
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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 23, 2018The Oscars are considered most coveted film awards in world. Even a nomination is considered a special honor. Since 1929, highest award of Hollywood has been presented in different categories more than 3,000 times. The trophy – 34 centimeters high, a good four kilograms heavy and covered in gold – rewards best performances of previous year's productions. The first Oscar ever went to German actor Emil Jannings in 1929.
Last year, a breakdown caused a remarkable moment during ceremony. When awarding prize in main category of best film, presenters accidentally received a false envelope and incorrectly declared La La Land as winner instead of moonlight. Just before he handed over wrong envelope, an employee with his smartphone had put a photo of actress Emma Stone on Twitter and was so presumably distracted.
The academy wants to prevent such a faux this year and refore introduces new rules for ceremony. According to this, re should be additional personnel, furr checks and exercises for crisis, if a presenter to read wrong name. In addition, responsible employees are prohibited from using ir smartphones or social networks during hour-long show.
Date Of Update: 24 January 2018, 12:03
