There are still two weeks left until the announcement of the films that will be nominated for the 96th Academy Awards, which will be held on March 10. But with the presentation of the Golden Globes on Sunday, often a precursor to the films selected by the Academy, several media outlets are already making their predictions. Here are 10 feature films that are likely to find themselves in contention in one or more categories.
The area of interest (The area of interest) the Jonathan Glazer
Synopsis: During World War II, the Nazi commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig led a peaceful existence with their family in a large house very close to the concentration camp. Their happiness is compromised by the announcement of Rudolf’s forced transfer.
The historical drama by American director Jonathan Glazer, a loose adaptation of the novel of the same name by Martin Amis, won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival last year, but left empty-handed at the Golden Globes, where it was nominated in three categories .
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Various media outlets predict that it will be in the running for the Oscars for best film and best director, two categories in which competition promises to be fierce. It is also a favorite in the best foreign film category, where it represents the United Kingdom.
Those who remain (The residues)by Alexander Payne
Synopsis: A grumpy, unloved history teacher at a New England elementary school must stay on campus during the holiday season to care for students who have nowhere else to go, including a young man with troubled misbehavior.
American director Alexander Payne’s Christmas comedy-drama won two trophies at the Golden Globes on Sunday: best actor in a motion picture musical or comedy (Paul Giamatti) and best supporting actress (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).
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The film is notably nominated for the Oscars for best film, best original screenplay and best editing. Paul Giamatti and Da’Vine Joy Randolph could return to victory in the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress categories.
Master by Bradley Cooper
Synopsis: American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein fell under the spell of Costa Rican actress Felicia Montealegre when they met in 1946. A complex relationship that lasted several decades, until Felicia’s death.
The biopic directed by Bradley Cooper, who also plays Leonard Bernstein, has been making waves since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 2023. However, it had no luck at the Golden Globes, where it left empty-handed while was nominated in four categories.
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Nominated for the Oscars for best film and best director, the feature film could also shine in the technical categories, particularly that of best make-up and hairstyles, while Bradley Cooper is unrecognizable with his controversial nasal prosthesis. The actor is also a favorite for the Best Actor Oscar, just like his acting partner Carey Mulligan for the Best Actress Oscar.
American fiction (American fiction) by Cord Jefferson
Synopsis: Thelonious Monk Ellison is a frustrated author who is tired of seeing his colleagues sell copies featuring outdated and offensive stereotypes about African Americans. To denounce the situation he used a pseudonym and jokingly wrote his black book, which immediately achieved enormous success with critics and the public.
Cord Jefferson’s first film, based on the novel Cancellation (cancellation) by Percival Everett, didn’t win anything at the Golden Globes, but won the Audience Award at the last Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
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Many media outlets believe the comedy-drama will find a place in the Best Picture race, but given the competition, the film will perhaps have better luck in the Best Actor (Jeffrey Wright) and Best Adapted Screenplay categories.
Oppenheimerby Christopher Nolan
Synopsis: Biopic inspired by the book Robert Oppenheimer : Triumph and tragedy of a genius (Pulitzer Prize 2006), Oppenheimertraces the journey of J. Robert Oppenheimer, nicknamed the father of the atomic bomb.
Third highest-grossing film of 2023 behind us Barbieet Super Mario Bros. the film, Oppenheimer dominated the Golden Globes, collecting five awards, including best film, drama, best director for Christopher Nolan and best actor, drama for Cillian Murphy.
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The film is number one on several lists of Oscar picks for best picture and is a favorite for best director. In addition to best scenes, best cinematography and best original music, the film also stood out in several acting categories, including best actor (Cillian Murphy), best actress (Emily Blunt) and best supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr . ).
Barbie by Greta Gerwig
Synopsis: The most famous doll in the world leads a dream existence in Barbieland, until she experiences an existential crisis that forces her to travel with Ken into the real world, seeking guidance. She will soon be disappointed by the discovery of a society still dominated by patriarchy.
Greta Gerwig’s film performed less well than expected at the Golden Globes, losing in several categories Poor creatures by Yorgos Lanthimos. Out of nine nominations, it won only two trophies: best original song and the new award for best commercial success.
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AS OppenheimerGreta Gerwig’s film is expected to shine in several major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Margot Robbie), and Best Actor (Ryan Gosling).
Poor creatures (Poor things) by Yorgos Lanthimos
Synopsis: Variation on the theme of Frankenstein adapted from the novel of the same name written by Alasdair Gray, Poor creatures features Bella Baxter, who kills herself to escape her abusive husband. She is brought back to life by Dr. Godwin Baxter, as her brain is replaced with that of her unborn child.
The film by Yorgos Lanthimos (Canine, Lobster) created a surprise at the Golden Globes by winning two awards that seemed predestinedBarbie : Best Comedy or Musical Film and Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Film for Emma Stone.
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Poor creatures, which won the Golden Lion in Venice last September, could carve out a place for itself in several categories according to the specialized press: best film, best director, best actress, best supporting actor (Mark Ruffalo), best production design, best costumes and best editing.
The American note (The Assassins of the Flower Moon) by Martin Scorsese
Synopsis: Oklahoma, 1920s. The discovery of oil deposits under the Osage territories allowed this indigenous nation to get rich. A hundred people from the community are killed by the whites who have an eye on the black gold; a series of assassinations that also led to the creation of the FBI.
As Barbie, The American note disappointed at the Golden Globes, where the film won only one award out of a possible seven, but allowed Lily Gladstone to become the first indigenous woman to win a Golden Globe, that of best actress in a drama.
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Martin Scorsese’s blockbuster film is expected to compete in the categories of best film, best director, best actress (Lily Gladstone), best supporting actor (Robert De Niro), best adapted screenplay, best photography direction and many others.
Anatomy of a fall by Justine Triet
Synopsis: For a year Sandra and her husband Samuel have been living with their 11-year-old son Daniel in a small isolated town in the Alps. When Samuel is found dead, the police begin to treat the case as a murder and Sandra becomes the main suspect.
After winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes, the crime film swept the Golden Globes, becoming the first French film to win the award for best screenplay, as well as being crowned best foreign language film.
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Predictions place the film in the running for the Oscars for best film, best director, best original screenplay and best actress (Sandra Hüller).
Our past lives (Past lives) by Céline Song
Synopsis: Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply bonded childhood friends, are separated after Nora’s family emigrates from South Korea. Decades later, they reunite for a fateful week as they face fate, love, and the choices that make up a life.
Canadian-Korean director Celine Song’s film came away empty-handed at the Golden Globes, where it was nominated in four categories. However, it could be a surprise at the Oscars, as several media outlets will give it a chance in the best film, best director or best original screenplay categories.
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Here are other films to watch while waiting for the Oscars: May December, Rustin, The color purple (The color purple),Nyad, American Symphony, Ferrari, Priscilla, Without ever knowing each other (All of us foreigners), The boy and the heron.
With reporting from Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Times, CBC, Entertainment Weekly and ScreenRant
