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The Oscars: Foreign language film
France has gotta be fuming. Its well-regarded “Of Gods and Men” didn’t even make the finalists in this category, much less get a nomination. “Of Gods and Men” detailed the religious commitment of a group of monks in northern Africa, all of whom faced near-certain death if they didn’t flee political turmoil. It was a hit in Cannes.
Instead, Algeria’s incendiary “Outside the Law,” focusing on French colonialism and its horrid effects, was nominated. When the movie premiered in Cannes, it led to numerous demonstrations, and the riot police had to be called out to control the protesters.
Other nominees included the incredibly odd “Dogtooth” from Greece and the moving “Biutiful” from Mexico. More on these nominations later, including a couple of movies not mentioned here.
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