Best Foreign Language Film

A closer look at Oscar's foreign-language shortlist

Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:10 pm · December 22nd, 2012

There are relatively few surprises in a strong slate of contenders.

Nine foreign language finalists announced by Academy

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:51 am · December 21st, 2012

The Academy has announced the nine finalists for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. Seventy-one films were submitted from countries around the world.

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Roundup: The trouble with the artist biopic

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:00 am · November 27th, 2012

Also: The foreign-language Oscar boost, and holding off the ‘Les Mis’ train

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Roundup: Why Abe isn't gay (or straight) in 'Lincoln'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:45 am · November 15th, 2012

Also: Women vying for foreign Oscar, and Channing Tatum’s first 2012 award

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Foreign Oscar watch: 'After Lucia' and 'Kauwboy'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:24 pm · October 29th, 2012

Mexico and The Netherlands offer two contrasting portraits of youth in turmoil.

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Review: Spain's lively Oscar entry 'Blancanieves' takes Snow White to the silent era

Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:31 am · October 19th, 2012

The classic fairytale gets a flamenco spin in its third go-round this year.

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London: Foreign Oscar contenders 'Lore' and 'Children of Sarajevo' impress

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:20 pm · October 15th, 2012

Two further standouts in what’s turning out to be a deep Oscar field.

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Final foreign-language Oscar longlist numbers a record 71 titles

Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:07 pm · October 8th, 2012

The nine-film shortlist will be announced in January.

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68 films submitted for the foreign-language Oscar

Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:45 pm · October 4th, 2012

Meanwhile, Sony Classics picks up Israel’s ‘Fill the Void.’

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Chile submits 'No'… will the Academy say yes?

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:50 pm · September 25th, 2012

Pablo Larrain’s 1980s political satire was a critical sensation at Cannes.

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Iran under pressure to boycott this year's foreign Oscar race

Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:54 pm · September 24th, 2012

One year after winning for ‘A Separation,’ the country may not compete this time.

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Denmark's 'A Royal Affair,' Switzerland's 'Sister,' Israel's 'Fill the Void' among the latest foreign Oscar entries

Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:28 am · September 22nd, 2012

With the deadline looming on October 1, the competition is already tight.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 88 — Academy changes dates while Searchlight adds a new contender

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:16 am · September 21st, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne discuss the weekend’s openers — “Trouble with the Curve,” “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and “End of Watch” — as well as Oscar’s big date change shake-up and the foreign language film race. Oh yeah, and Searchlight’s latest addition to the season: “Hitchcock.”

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