We are approaching the highly anticipated 96th edition of Oscar, The event will take place on March 10 at the legendary Dolby Theater in Los Angeles and the focus will be on the nominees and the curiosities surrounding this edition.
While we eagerly await the awards, here are some interesting facts that will make this year's awards even more special.
1. “Anatomy of One Fall” excluded from the Best International Film race
Surprisingly, “Anatomy of a Fall,” a French feature film, did not receive a nomination in the Best International Film category, despite competing for the Best Film award.
The French representative's choice was “The Flavor of Life,” directed by Tran Anh Hung, highlighting the complexity of the national selection for the international category.
2. Record number of women producing Best Picture nominees
This edition marks a remarkable milestone: three of the ten films nominated in the main category were directed by women.
Greta Gerwig, Celina Song and Justine Triet are the talented filmmakers behind “Barbie', 'Past Lives' and 'Anatomy of a Fall'.
3. Robert De Niro sets historical records
The renowned actor Robert DeNiro has delivered impressive performances in this edition. De Niro holds the record for the longest period between the first and last nomination, with a total of 49 years, and also holds the title of actor with the most appearances in films nominated for Best Picture (12 in total), including notable ones Collaborations with Martin Scorsese.
4. Newcomers in the category: 10 actors receive their first nomination
The 2024 Academy Awards will mark the debut of ten talented actors in the prestigious competition. Names like America Ferrera, Cillian MurphyEmily Blunt and others receive Oscar recognition for the first time for their remarkable performances.
5. “Barbie” gets 8 nominations, but surprises by omitting the Best Director and Best Actress awards
Despite its eight nominations, including the main category, “Barbie” is surprising in that Greta Gerwig is not in the running for best director Margot Robbie in the Best Actress category.
The omission sparked discussions on social media and highlighted the diversity of opinions about the academy's decisions.
With such fascinating curiosities, expectations for the 2024 Oscars only increase, promising an evening full of emotions and surprises at the renowned world cinema ceremony.