A film by JA Bayona about one of the most powerful stories of the 20th century and chosen to represent Spain at the Oscars 2024, will be released in December in some cinemas and on January 4th on Netflix. (Netflix)
The list of nominees Oscar 2024 They are already here and, like every year, the controversies didn't take long to appear. Since the absence of Leonardo Dicaprio for the movie The Moon Killers even the controversial exclusions of Greta Gerwig And Margot Robbie from Barbie, Social networks are partly set on fire by popular discontent. But there is good news from Latin America as it is not common to have one strong Latin American presence like this year at the gala, which will take place on March 10, 2024.
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The best? All proud titles in which representatives from Latin America are involved – including a Spanish co-production – happen to be in the catalog of Netflix, so you can enjoy them before the expected ceremony. We can't start the list without giving an honorable mention to the Mexican Rodrigo Prieto, cinematographer for “The Flower Moon Killers,” which received a nomination for best cinematography. The film he is involved in is also available for streaming on the platform Apple TV+.
Originally from Mexico City, Rodrigo Prieto now has four Oscar nominations thanks to his work in “Brokeback Mountain,” “Silencio” and “The Irishman.” (Source: Netflix)
Documentary film directed by Maite Alberdiis nominated for Best Feature Documentary after its successful premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023. The work follows the story of the couple Augusto Gongora And Paulina Urrutia and his battle with Alzheimer's. After its release in Chilean cinemas, it made history by becoming the most-watched documentary in the country. This is the second time the Academy has considered Alberdi at the ceremony, following his nomination in 2021 for The Mole Agent.
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Production is available in Netflix Take on Bobi Wine: The People's President, a story that shows musician, activist and opposition leader Bobi Wine's fight against dictatorship in Uganda. “Four Daughters To Kill a Tiger,” about the search for justice for a girl who was the victim of rape in India; and 20 Days in Mariupol, the raw report on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The premiere of “Infinite Memory” broke box office records in Chile, topping the likes of “Barbie,” “Oppenheimer” and “Gran Turismo” in its first weekend in the Latin American country. (Source: Netflix)
Nominated for Best photographythe collaboration of Netflix with the Chilean filmmaker Pablo LarrainIn this dark satire he explores the figure of the dictator Augusto Pinochet, reinterpreted as a vampire who is tired of his immortality. The plot focuses on family dynamics and the children's greed. The credit goes to the work of the cameraman, the American Edward Lachmanwho has already been recognized in the same category for his work in the independent films Carol (2016) and Far from Heaven (2003).
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With the feature film, Chile competes with two nominations at the 2024 Oscars, a significant achievement that puts it alongside high-profile titles such as: Flower Moon Killer by Martin Scorsese, Teacher by Bradley Cooper, Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan and Poor creatures by Yorgos Lanthimos.
In the fiction, Jaime Vadell plays Augusto Pinochet, who faked his death to live as a vampire in a mansion in southern Chile. (Credits. Netflix)
Directed by the Spanish filmmaker YES Bayonaand with the support of Netflixthe film, which had the support of a “Uruguayan, Argentinian and Chilean team,” as the director mentioned on his Twitter account, is nominated for the Oscars in the categories Best International Film And Best makeup and hair. The story, which tells the tragic odyssey of the survivors of Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 in 1972, has a cast starring the Uruguayan Enzo Vogrincicand the Argentinians Matias Recalt And Agustin Pardella. Critics applauded it with a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes; and seeks revenge after being left empty-handed at the Golden Globes.
In the international category it competes with Italy's Yo Capitan, Japan's Perfect Days, Germany's The Teacher's Lounge and Britain's The Zone of Interest, the latter of which is its big competition with two more nominations. In the “Best Make-up and Best Hairstyling” list, however, she is ahead of the Israeli biopic Golda; as well as Teacher, which illustrates the life of composer Leonard Bernstein; and the most nominated at the gala: Oppenheimer (13) And poor creatures (eleven).
“The Snow Society” received recognition at the San Sebastián Festival, the EFA Awards, as well as multiple nominations at the Goya Awards and the BAFTAs. (Source: Netflix)
The nominees for Oscar 2024 The infinite memory, To count And The snow company are available in Netflix.