8. Mediterraneo (Raise the Red Lantern) – 1991 Sometimes its hard to second guess the rulings of the Academy. One such time came in 1991 when the foreign language film Oscar went to Italy’s entry that year, Mediterraneo. This film, which had really flown under the radar up until its win, was a sweet natured […]
Day: March 5, 2019
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The 10 Most Controversial Choices of Oscar Best Foreign Language Film
When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was founded in 1928, its primary goal was to add a bit of prestige and luster to the motion picture business….the Hollywood movie business. While it is, of course, certain that those creating the organization knew that there was a world of film making outside of […]