Two years later, those that have passed since The snow society of Juan Antonio Bayonaa Spanish production is once again taken into account be one of the five finalists for the Oscar for best international film. For now, and as planned, Sirat of Olivier Laxe has already taken another step after passing the first cut with the 15 candidates in this category because it is a title very present in the various nominations, awards and lists of the best of the year. But, and not unsurprisingly, there is even more. Sirat pass the sieve in five categories: photography, music, sound, casting and the aforementioned international film.
Among his biggest rivals are the Norwegian sentimental value of Joachim Trierthe Brazilian secret agent of Kléber Mendonça FilhoSouth Korean There is no other option of Park Chan-wook and Tunisian Hind’s voice of Kaouther Ben Haniaall also included in this shortlist with the film which in this category is increasingly in favor In this season of awards and distinctions from different unions and associations in the United States, a simple accident from Iranian Jafar Panahi representing France. Even his possible nomination in the best director section is considered, at present, as the only one that could compete with the golden statuette. Paul Thomas Anderson by One battle after another.
After this first screening, the journey will continue with the final announcement of Oscar nominations on January 22, 2026 and the statuette ceremony of the 98th edition will take place he Sunday March 15. And that would be the list of 15 that are still in progress.
Christmas crib (Argentina)
The secret agent (Brazil)
a simple accident (France)
Falling sound (Germany)
Confined at home (India)
The President’s Cake (Iraq)
Kokuho (Japan)
all we were (Jordan)
sentimental value (Norway)
Palestine 36 (Palestine)
There is no other option (South Korea)
Sirat (Spain)
Change of guard (Swiss)
The left-handed girl (Taiwan)
Hind’s voice (Tunisia)
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