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Record 76 Countries Submit for Oscar
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October 8, 2013
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said a record 76 countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 86th Academy Awards.
NYFF’s ‘Omar’ Selected for Best Foreign Language Oscar Consideration
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October 1, 2013
Hany Abu-Assad's Omar has been selected by the Palestinian Ministry of Culture as its entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar. The political thriller debuted in the Cannes Un Certain Regard section where it received a Jury Prize.
Greengrass and Hanks Seize the Moment Before “Captain Phillips” Premiere at NYFF
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September 27, 2013
Captain Phillips director Paul Greengrass, Oscar winner Tom Hanks and newcomer Barkhad Abdi told the story of filming the awards-tipped drama that will have its World Premiere on Opening Night of the 51st New York Film Festival.
Coens Talk “Inside Llewyn Davis” Ahead of NYFF Premiere
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September 26, 2013
Joel and Ethan Coen discussed their new film Inside Llewyn Davis alongside actors Oscar Isaacs and John Goodman ahead of its anticipated U.S. Premiere at the 51st New York Film Festival. The duo talked about the pre-Bob Dylan folk era and lamented that this may be their last feature shot on film.
NYFF’s ‘Burning Bush’ Joins Growing List of Foreign-Language Oscar Hopefuls
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September 24, 2013
Agniezska Holland's Burning Bush, which will have its U.S. premiere at the New York Film Festival, has joined the growing list of Best Foreign Language Oscar contenders. The Czech film joins the list along with other recent additions including Norway's I Am Yours (Jeg er din), Hong Kong's The Grandmaster and Iceland's Of Horses and Men.
Catherine Deneuve to Receive European Lifetime Achievement Award
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September 23, 2013
The European Film Academy will honor French actress Catherine Denueve with its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her "outstanding body of work," the organization which produces the annual European Film Awards
UK Picks “Metro Manila” & Mexico Taps Cannes Winner ‘Heli’ for Oscars
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September 19, 2013
A BAFTA selection committee has submitted Philippines-set crime thriller Metro Manila as its choice consideration in the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar category, while Cannes competition feature Heli was named by Mexico as its choice. Article includes updated list of contenders in the category.
Richard Linklater to Be Feted at 23rd Gotham Awards
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September 17, 2013
Before Midnight director Richard Linklater will be this year's Director Tribute at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) said Tuesday.
European Film Awards to Fete Pedro Almodóvar
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September 16, 2013
The European Film Academy will honor Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar with the European Achievement in World Cinema Award at the 26th European Film Awards slated for December 7 in Berlin, Germany.
France Names ‘Renoir’ Its Best Foreign Language Oscar Contender
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September 16, 2013
Gilles Bourdos' Renoir has been selected by France as its contender for Best Foreign Language Oscar consideration this year. The film debuted in Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section in 2012.