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Amanda Kernell.
“Charter” will be Sweden’s contribution to the Oscar.
It is director Amanda Kernell’s sequel to the acclaimed “Sameblood” that has had the honor of being nominated for the world’s largest film award.
– You really want to be Sweden’s contribution to the Oscar, he says during a press conference.
The Swedish Film Institute’s shortlist also included “Greta,” Nathan Grossman’s documentary about environmental activist Greta Thunberg, and Roy Andersson’s “Om det oändliga,” but it will be Amanda kernells “Charter” taking home the nomination for next year’s Oscar Gala.
Kernell’s critically acclaimed 2014 “Sameblood” sniffed out the Oscar nomination in favor of Ruben Östlund’s “Tourist” and at the press conference where this year’s nomination was just announced, he’s asked how he felt then.
– You really want to be Sweden’s contribution to the Oscar. It’s fantastic so I’m really happy now anyway, it’s unbelievably fun she says.
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Ane Dahl Torp (left) is starring in director Amanda Kernell’s new film “Charter.”
Around 90 films in the category of best film in a foreign language are usually submitted to the Oscar jury. Films are typically shown in both Los Angeles and New York so jurors have a chance to see them, but due to the corona pandemic, all submitted movies will now be available online for you to view. the judge.
On February 9, the Academy of Oscars will release a short list of ten of the films presented, which in the next step will be narrowed down to five films that will ultimately be nominated for the most famous film award in the world. Nominations will be announced on March 15.
The Oscars take place on April 25, two months later than usual due to the pandemic.
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