It was a bit late than usual, but the Oscar nominations were announced on Monday. There is no chance for any Belgian production to win a golden statuette, but Belgian actors do. both of them The man who sold his skin With Quin de Bo such as Where are you going, Aida? Together with Johan Heldenbergh it is nominated in the “Best International Film” category.
“It’s one of the best projects I’ve worked on in recent years,” said Johan Heldenbergh at the start of this year. That Bosnian war drama Where are you going, Aida?, In which he plays Dutch Colonel Thom Kariman, has a chance to win an Oscar for “Best International Film” which is something to be proud of. Eight years ago he came close to getting an Academy Award with him Close circuit broken.
But Heldenbergh faces competition from Koen De Bouw. Tunisian film The man who sold his skin In which the latter plays a decisive role, he was also nominated in the same category.
Favorite for this year Mank, Biography it up Citizen KaneScreenwriter Hermann J. Mankiewicz from director David Fincher. It has received 10 nominations. the fatherAnd the Chicago trial 7And the Judah and the black ChristAnd the Minary, Nomadland It is produced by the Belgian Caviar Company Metal sound Each one has a chance to win 6 statues.
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The Academy Awards will be awarded on April 25th.
