Calin Peter Netzer’s Berlinale Golden Bear winner was a unanimous selection.
The foreign Oscar race officially kicks off, as Romania enters 'Child's Pose'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:22 pm · July 30th, 2013
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Roundup: The oblivious politics of 'The Impossible'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:53 am · January 3rd, 2013
Also: Dressing ‘Django Unchained,” and the sexism of ‘Les Mis’
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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.
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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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'Amour' leads the field of 2012 European Film Award nominees
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:57 am · November 3rd, 2012
The nominations for the 25th annual European Film Awards have been announced, and Michael Haneke’s “Amour” led the way with six nominations.
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47 films longlisted for 2012 European Film Awards
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:49 am · September 21st, 2012
Entries range from ‘Amour’ to ‘Iron Sky’… but where’s ‘Holy Motors?’
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London Film Festival beefs up its awards shortlists
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:35 am · September 13th, 2012
More films are in the running for prizes at the October catch-up fest.
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Romania enters Cannes winner 'Beyond the Hills' in the Oscar race
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:12 pm · September 11th, 2012
Will voters make it up to Cristian Mungiu after that significant 2007 snub?
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'Amour,' 'Hyde Park on Hudson' and more set for 2012 NY fest
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 12:22 pm · August 16th, 2012
Okay, so, I said it yesterday, but to reiterate: a busy week for NYFF. Robert Zemeckis’s “Flight,” Ang Lee’s “Life of Pi” and David Chase’s “Not Fade Away” have been tapped for big world premieres, and today, the full line-up has been unveiled by Film Society of Lincoln Center.
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Michael Haneke's 'Amour' takes the Palme d'Or at Cannes
Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:46 am · May 27th, 2012
Michael Haneke has become the seventh filmmaker to win the coveted Palme d’Or twice — and only the second to win for consecutive films.
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Who will win at Cannes tomorrow… and who should
Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:19 pm · May 26th, 2012
We offer our best bets and personal favorites for tomorrow’s Cannes Film Festival awards.
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Queuin' in the rain: Cannes 2012 hits the halfway mark
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:43 pm · May 21st, 2012
As rainclouds continue to gather over Cannes, Michael Haneke’s “Amour” is currently the toast of the festival.
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Cannes Check: Cristian Mungiu's 'Beyond the Hills'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 11:56 am · May 8th, 2012
We continue our series of Cannes competition previews with the follow-up feature from 2007’s Palme d’Or winner.
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The Lists: Top 10 most anticipated films of Cannes 2012
Posted by Guy Lodge · 9:50 am · April 24th, 2012
From ‘The Paperboy’ to ‘Amour,’ the films I can’t wait to see on the Croisette this year.
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