2020 International Feature Oscar Submissions
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in InterviewsInterview: Amjad Abu Alala Discusses ‘You Will Die at Twenty’ and Sudanese Culture
For a film about a shortened life span, it has ironically been a long journey for Amjad Abu Alala and his debut feature You Will Die at Twenty. In Awards Radar’s recent interview with the Sudanese filmmaker, he explained how his film charted its historic path as the first Sudanese film in decades and the […] More
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Interview: The Cast and Crew of ‘Blizzard of Souls’ Discuss the Impact of their Ambitious War Epic
Based on a beloved novel, Blizzard of Souls recounts the events surrounding a pivotal era in Latvian history, as the country fought for its independence in the aftermath of World War I. Told from the perspective a teenage boy who joins the fight, it is an epic tale of tragedy, courage and hope. In celebration […] More
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Interview: Eché Janga Talks Dutch Oscar contender ‘Buladó’ and Showcasing Curaçaon Culture
In Eché Janga’s new film Bulado, a young girl named Kenza is caught in a culture clash between the traditional views of her grandfather and the more Westernized attitudes of her father, a single parent. With touches of magical realism informed by indigenous beliefs, this visually and emotionally appealing drama puts Curaçao on the world […] More
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Interview: Jasmila Žbanić Discusses ‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’ and the Legacy of the Bosnian War
With its harrowing true story of a UN translator desperately trying to save her family during the Bosnian War, Quo Vadis, Aida? is sure to be one of the top Oscar contenders for Best International Feature Film. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jasmila Žbanić, this searing drama chronicles events surrounding the siege of Srebrenica by the […] More
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DOC NYC Film Review: ‘Once Upon a Time in Venezuela’ Is a Humble Elegy to a Dying Village
In the public consciousness, the South American nation of Venezuela is often associated with oil, beauty queens and in more recent years, a dire combination of political and economic instability. It hardly comes as a surprise therefore, when these elements emerge in Once Upon a Time in Venezuela, the new documentary from director Anabel Rodríguez […] More
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DOC NYC Film Review: ‘The Letter’ Shines a Light on Elder Abuse in Kenya
Since time immemorial, human beings have struggled to fully comprehend the world around them. As we thus attempt to find meaning and purpose in our lives, we’ve often turned to religion and spiritual beliefs for solace. But what happens when those beliefs are manipulated and twisted to justify inhumane actions? Such is the case in Christopher […] More
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DOC NYC Film Review: ‘Collective’ Heroically Investigates a Shocking Corruption Scandal
As its sobering prologue explains, Alexander Nanau’s amazing new documentary Collective centers on a horrific tragedy that occured in Romania in 2015. During a concert at a Bucharest nightclub called Collectiv, a fire broke out that killed 27 people and injured another 180. The cause of the fatalities was later determined to be the lack […] More
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TIFF Film Review: ‘Night of the Kings’ is a Uniquely African Prison Drama
Nestled deep in the lush forest of the Ivory Coast, there is a prison like no other. Its name is La Maca, where the inmates play by their own rules,creating a whole new world. This unique setting sets the stage for Night of the Kings, directed by Philippe Lacôte. But Lacôte’s vision extends far beyond […] More
