Record 54 nations will vie for Oscar
A record 54 countries have submitted entries for Oscar consideration in the foreign-language film category, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday. Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Chad submitted films for the first time.
Some films, such as Mexico’s “El Crimen del Padre Amaro” and France’s “8 Women,” have already been released in the United States. But most of the films have not been seen by U.S. audiences, and it is not necessary that they receive U.S. distribution for academy consideration.
The academy’s foreign-language film committee will begin screening the films Wednesday. Nominations will be announced Feb. 11. The Academy Awards will be held March 23 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood and broadcast live on ABC.
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