The choice between beating Argentina in the Oscar or on the soccer field, the German director has it easy Edward Berger. Even after I just received a gold statuette Nothing new on the frontVoted best international film, it was categorical at the press conference on Sunday evening (12): “It’s better to beat Argentina at the World Cup”.
The statement was made with laughter as the filmmaker himself admitted it’s not very common for the German team. But in addition to the passion for the sport, Berger revealed that he never saw the Oscar dispute as a rivalry.
“Being in the same room as Santiago [Mitre, diretor de Argentina 1985]To see his film and watch him talk about it didn’t feel competitive. I get a lot more excited when I play football. It may sound sentimental, but I felt something very brotherly. We sat there knowing we had done our best. In the end, the gods decide who gets what. And I know Santiago, I love his film,” he said, without going back to the football rivalry. “I’m looking forward to the next game between Argentina and Germany. I hope Germany accepts that!”
The biggest Oscar 2023 winner was All and Everywhere at the Same Time, which won in 7 categories including Best Picture, Best Director (Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert) and Best Actress (Michelle Yeoh). They were followed by Germany’s Nada de Novo no Front with 4 wins and A Baleia with 2 including Best Actor for Brendan Fraser.
The night was marked by an appearance by Jimmy Kimmel, who joked about the lack of representation among the nominees and Will Smith’s infamous slap in the face by Chris Rock last year.