Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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Latest: La Virgen de la Tosquera selected as Argentina's Oscar entry

Cuba's Academy Award submission selection

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Latest: Malecón selected as Cuba's candidate for the Oscars

Cuba has selected the film ‘Malecón’, directed by Carlos Larrazábal, as its official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards. This selection marks the country’s return to the Osc

Luanda International Film Festival 2026

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: International film festivals highlight Oscar-nominated and qualifying works

The 2026 Luanda International Film Festival (FIC Luanda) concluded its registration period for the National Competition with 88 submissions from Angolan filmmakers. These entries consist of 60 fiction short films, 16 fic

Reception and release schedule of Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord

8 clusters · 41 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Romanian films prepare for international releases and Oscar campaigns

Following its Palme d’Or win at the Cannes Film Festival, Cristian Mungiu’s film ‘Fjord’ has gained momentum as a contender for the 2027 Academy Awards. The Romanian-Norwegian co-production is being considered for severa

Backlash and international solidarity over ‘NAZA’ film

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Latest: NAZA documentary sparks controversy over Israeli military operations

The award-winning documentary ‘NAZA’ has triggered intense political and military backlash in Israel following its Special Jury Prize win at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The film, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel S

Vatican submits documentary short to the Oscars

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Latest: Vatican submits documentary short to the Oscars for the first time

The Vatican has officially submitted its first-ever film for Academy Award consideration. The 39-minute documentary short, ‘Green Lava’, is being entered for the 99th Academy Awards in the Best Documentary Short Film cat

International festival reception of L’estranea

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Latest: L’estranea selected as Italy’s Oscar entry for Best International Feature

The Italian horror-thriller ‘L’estranea’ (The Spiral), directed by Paolo Strippoli, has gained significant international attention during its festival circuit. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it rec

Release and reception of Backrooms film

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Latest: Kane Parsons discusses ‘Backrooms’ success at Zurich Film Festival

The horror film ‘Backrooms,’ directed by Kane Parsons, is an adaptation of a popular internet creepypasta that originated as a 4chan image in 2019. Set in 1990s California, the film follows Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a fu

Death of Argentine artist Eugenio Zanetti

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Latest: Oscar González Oro, Argentine radio icon, dies at 74

Eugenio Zanetti, an Oscar-winning Argentine artist known for his work in painting, theater, opera, and cinema, died in Buenos Aires at the age of 79. His death occurred suddenly while he was working on rehearsals for the

Developments in Brazilian film and festival selections

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Latest: Feito Pipa selected to represent Brazil at the Oscars

Brazilian film productions continue to gain visibility through festival selections, technological innovation, and international competition eligibility. Feature film developments include the suspense film ‘Antártida’, di

TIFF 2026 concludes; awards season momentum builds

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Latest: Film festivals shape early Oscar race as TIFF and NYFF conclude

Following the conclusion of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the festival’s outcomes are beginning to shape the early awards season and the upcoming Oscar race. ‘La Bola Negra’ has emerged as a sign

Release and Oscar candidacy of The Dreamed Adventure

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Latest: Valeska Grisebach film ‘Das geträumte Abenteuer’ hits German cinemas

The film ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ (Das geträumte Abenteuer), directed by Valeska Grisebach, has gained international attention following its Jury Prize win at the Cannes Film Festival. Bulgaria has selected the film as i

Greek Oscar entry Broken Vein

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Latest: Greek cinema updates: ‘Broken Vein’ Oscar entry and Nova co-production

The Greek Ministry of Culture selected the film ‘Broken Vein’ (Spasmeni Fleva), directed by Giannis Economides, as the official Greek submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards

Salvadoran film international award submissions

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Latest: Salvadoran film Vértices selected for Oscar consideration

The National Cinema Committee of El Salvador (CINESAL) has established a formal selection process to present Salvadoran films to major international film academies. For the 99th Academy Awards, CINESAL selected the fea

Brazilian film festivals and 2027 Oscar selection

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Latest: Brazil selects ‘Feito Pipa’ for Oscar Best International Feature category

Following the 54th Gramado Film Festival in August 2026, award-winning productions have transitioned to theatrical releases and international considerations. Grace Passô’s ‘Nosso Segredo’, which won the Kikito for Best

Balkan nations' Academy Award selections

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Latest: Albania selects Roland Sejko documentary for 2027 Oscars

Several Balkan nations have announced their official selections for the 99th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. Bosnia and Herzegovina selected the debut feature film ‘Udovac’ (The Widower),

Release and recognition of Nagaland film ‘Angh’

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Latest: Nagaland film Angh wins TIFF Platform Prize, qualifies for 2027 Oscars

The Nagaland-set film ‘Angh’, directed by Theja Rio, was scheduled to make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival after Jungle Book Studio acquired its international sales rights. Set in the early

Academy Award international feature submissions

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Latest: Philippines selects ‘Filipiñana’ as official Oscar entry

Submissions for the Best International Feature category at the 99th Academy Awards are progressing toward the October 1 deadline. The Academy is scheduled to reveal a shortlist of 15 films on December 15, with official n

Latvian film Uļa release and Oscar candidacy

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Latest: Uļa film premieres in Latvia

The biographical film ‘Uļa’, directed by Viesturs Kairišs, was selected by a national expert commission as Latvia’s official candidate for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. The film, which premiered

Serbian film ‘Izlet’ Oscar candidacy

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Latest: Film ‘Izlet’ selected as Serbia’s Oscar candidate

The film ‘Izlet’ (The Excursion), directed by Nenad Pavlović and produced by Belgrade-based Digimedia, has been selected as Serbia’s official candidate for the 99th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film c

Cultural and culinary festivals in Berlin

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Latest: Berlin Art Week celebrates 15th anniversary with city-wide festival

Berlin is scheduled to host several cultural and culinary festivals during late August and September 2026. The 12th Pop-Kultur Festival, running from August 24 to August 30, spans various districts including Wedding and

Reactions to the 2022 Oscars incident

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Latest: Chris Rock sets condition for Oscars return following Will Smith incident

Reactions and reflections continue to emerge regarding the 2022 Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, a co-star from ‘King Richard’, expressed support for Smith, stating, “I know th

Palestine Oscar submission for Citizen Osama

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Latest: Citizen Osama documentary premieres at Venice Film Festival

Palestinian Minister of Culture Emad Hamdan announced that the film ‘Citizen Osama’, directed by Ahmed Hassouna, has been selected as the official Palestinian entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the

99th Academy Awards campaign and predictions

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Latest: Academy Awards: Early Oscar predictions emerge as fall movie season begins

The awards season for the 99th Academy Awards has begun, with early predictions focusing on several key performers and films. Initial momentum was driven by the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting Penélope Cruz as a conte

Macedonian films gain international recognition

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Latest: Kosara Mitic’s ‘17’ selected as Macedonian Oscar candidate

Director Dina Duma’s film, ‘Skateboarding Is Not for Girls’, was selected for the main competition at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival following previous recognition at the Jerusalem and Tribeca film festivals. The film f