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I’m Still Here (2024)
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Best International Feature Commentary (Updated Dec. 19, 2024): With “Emilia Pérez” poised to be one of the leading contenders for best picture, can any film defeat the Spanish-language musical at the Oscars? Better yet, will it bring home the statuette for France for the first time in 30 years?
From the poetic minimalism of Latvia’s animated “Flow” to the audacious depictions of pain and hope reflected in the short films seen in Palestine’s “From Ground Zero,” this year’s international feature shortlist will be among the most competitive in recent memory, especially since many of them stand a very good chance of landing additional nominations outside the category. Among the other prominent inclusions are Ireland’s “Kneecap,” a rebellious biopic of the eponymous rap group, Brazil’s hopeful and tragic “I’m Still Here,” and Germany’s timely, politically charged thriller “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,”
Representing a kaleidoscope of various cultural perspectives, emotional depths and bold storytelling, these 15 films — selected from 85 eligible submissions — offer voters (and audiences) a rare opportunity to engage with global cinema.
Some notable snubs include Portugal’s “Grand Tour,” which won best director for Miguel Gomes at the Cannes Film Festival last year, in addition to Mexico’s “Sujo” and India’s “Lucky Ladies.” Many felt the country should have selected the Cannes runner-up “All We Imagine as Light,” which will compete in all other categories including best picture.
Academy members from all branches were invited to participate in the preliminary round of voting. They must have met a minimum viewing requirement to be eligible to vote in the category. In the nominations round, Academy members from all branches are invited to opt in to participate and must view all 15 shortlisted films to vote.
The 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2. All movie listings, titles, distributors, and credited artisans are not final and are subject to change.
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Official Selections (Best International Feature)
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2024 category winner: “The Zone of Interest” (A24) from United Kingdom
2024-2025 Oscars Calendar and Timeline – Full awards season calendar here
Eligibility period: Jan. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2024
General entry, best picture, RAISE submission deadline: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
Governors Awards: Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
Preliminary voting begins Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at 9 a.m. PT.
Preliminary voting ends Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. PT.
Oscar Shortlists Announcement: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
Eligibility period ends: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
Nominations voting begins Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at 9 a.m. PT.
Nominations voting ends Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT.
Oscar Nominations Announcement: Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
Oscar Nominees Luncheon: Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
Final voting begins Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at 9 a.m. PT
Final voting ends: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT
Scientific and Technical Awards: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
97th Oscars: Sunday, March 2, 2025
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About the Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, is Hollywood’s most prestigious artistic award in the film industry. Since 1927, nominees and winners have been selected by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). Nineteen branches are represented within the nearly 11,000-person membership. The branches are actors, animators, associates, casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, directors, documentary, executives, film editors, makeup and hairstylists, marketing and public relations, members-at-large, members-at-large (artists’ representatives), music, producers, production design, short films, sound, visual effects and writers.
