Норвегия и “Оскар”: Изненадата на 98-ите награди
The world of cinema is witnessing a monumental moment for Norwegian filmmaking. At the 98th Academy Awards, Norwegian films collectively secured an impressive 10 nominations, with nine belonging to “Sentimental Value.” The film, directed by Joachim Trier – who has no familial connection to Lars von Trier despite being born in Denmark – arrives with significant accolades, including the Grand Prix from Cannes and six European Film Awards.
A Triumph for Norwegian Cinema
“Sentimental Value,” which begins its theatrical run in Bulgaria tomorrow, is also nominated in the categories of Directing, Best International Feature Film, Best Actress for Renate Reinsve, Original Screenplay (by Trier and Eskil Vogt), Supporting Actor for Stellan Skarsgård, Film Editing, and both Supporting Actress roles for Elle Fanning and Inga Liljas. Interestingly, the film’s poster for its Cannes presentation was created by Bulgarian architect and artist Boriana Ilieva.
Past Successes
This isn’t Joachim Trier’s first foray into cinematic history for Norway. His previous film, “The Worst Person in the World,” earned nominations for both Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars – a feat Norway had previously achieved five times since 1957. It potentially could have brought home the first-ever Oscar win for a Norwegian feature film. The question now is whether “Sentimental Value” can compete with the frontrunners, including American films “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.”
American Contenders
Paul Thomas Anderson’s black action-comedy, “One Battle After Another,” boasts 13 nominations: Best Picture, Directing, Adapted Screenplay (based on a novel by Thomas Pynchon), Best Actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, two Supporting Actor nominations for Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro, Supporting Actress for Tayana Taylor, Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, and the inaugural Casting category.
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” a vampire-themed drama, garnered a remarkable 16 nominations. While it didn’t surpass the record of 14 nominations held by “All About Eve” (1950), “Titanic” (1997), and “La La Land” (2016), it edged ahead of “One Battle After Another” with additional nominations in technical categories like Visual Effects, Sound, Makeup and Hairstyling, and Original Song. Described as a compelling film with excellent music, it’s noted as potentially overhyped in the US due to its focus on African American themes. Both leading contenders, “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners,” are distributed by Warner Bros., which amassed an impressive 30 nominations ahead of its impending sale to Netflix for a record sum.
The Full Slate of Nominees
Rounding out the ten contenders for Best Picture are “Hamnet” (8 nominations), “Marty Supreme” (9 nominations), “Frankenstein” (9 nominations), “Bugonia,” “F1,” “Train Dreams,” and the Brazilian film “The Secret Agent” – each receiving 4 nominations.
Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” released on Netflix, has performed surprisingly well, given del Toro’s previous Oscar win for “The Shape of Water.” “Hamnet” could also bring further success to Chloe Zhao, who became only the second woman in history to win Best Director with “Nomadland.” Jessie Buckley’s performance in “Hamnet” is considered a frontrunner, though Paul Mescal did not receive a nomination. Timothy Chalame appears to have no competition for Best Actor, following his previous Oscar-nominated performance as a young Bob Dylan.
International Competition and Bulgarian Absence
Bulgaria did not secure a nomination for Best International Feature Film, as its submission, “The Flock,” was eliminated in the first round. The competition was fierce, with “Sentimental Value” and “The Secret Agent” facing off against Spain’s “Sira,” “The Voice of Hind Rajab” – based on the tragedy of a six-year-old Palestinian girl – and Iran’s “Ordinary Incident,” directed by dissident Jafar Panahi but submitted on behalf of France.
Looking Ahead
The 98th Academy Awards will be presented on March 15th, with Conan O’Brien hosting for the second consecutive year. It remains to be seen which films will ultimately take home the coveted awards, but the competition is undeniably strong across multiple categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What film received the most nominations?
“Sinners” received the most nominations with a total of 16.
Who directed “Sentimental Value”?
“Sentimental Value” was directed by Joachim Trier.
Did Bulgaria receive any nominations?
No, Bulgaria’s submission for Best International Feature Film, “The Flock,” did not advance past the first round.
What impact will the sale of Warner Bros. to Netflix have on future Oscar nominations?