Oscar officially announced the application list for the "Best International Film" (formerly Best Foreign Language Film) award on October 8, and the entries from Mainland China were released.
"Nezha's Devil Boy Comes to the World" broke various box office records and set a new history, becoming the first animated film representing the mainland to run for the Oscar. Compared with other selected films in Asia, Nezha is not "out of the ordinary".
①Japan's "Weathering Sons"
Japan also sent out animated films. Like "Nezha" , "Weathering Sons" is also a hit at the box office. It is a suitable choice without other higher artistic works.
However, this is not the first time that Japan has sent selected cartoons. As early as 1994, Takahata's "The Variety Tanuki" represented Japan's best foreign language film; three years later, there was Miyazaki's "Princess Mononoke" . The reputation of the two films is quite good, but it is a pity that they were not shortlisted.
In 2001, the Oscar set up the best animated feature film, and Japanese animation began to focus on this award. Before long, "Spirited Away" won the award in 2003.
"Children of the Weather" is Shinkai Makoto's latest masterpiece. The film is set in the era of chaotic weather changes and tells the story of a pair of boys and girls fighting against fate together. Xin Haicheng maintained a certain level of his own, but on the whole failed to surpass the predecessor "Your Name." 》.
fantasy stories are not new to Oscars. If they cannot deeply integrate real issues, it will not be easy to win the approval of the judges.
2 Hong Kong, China "Anti-drug 2"
Following last year's "Operation Red Sea" , Hong Kong once again sent out a box office commercial film this year.
Many people may not understand, why not give the "Fallen Man" , which is better and more in line with the Oscar humanistic feelings?
The Hong Kong Producers Association stated that the entries need to meet the condition of "screening from October 2018 to September 2019". The "Fallen Man" released in April 2019 is also in line with the final voting result. It can only be said that the filmmakers who participated in the voting considered different angles. Sun Jiashan, an associate researcher at the Chinese Academy of Art, believes that "Hong Kong movies only have a clear position in the world film pattern of police and gangster films."
"Sweeping Drugs 2" broke out, probably because of Hong Kong filmmakers' opposition to police and criminal films. "Fascinated". It doesn't seem to matter whether it can be selected.
③Taiwan, China "Who fell in love with him first"
Taiwan's film and television works in recent years have begun to focus on social issues. "Big Buddha Plus" is the most potential of the three "Chong Austria" Chinese films last year. It is considered a pity to be shortlisted for the top nine.
This year, "Who fell in love with him first" is also closely related to reality. The story is about ordinary families, and the same-sex elements are in line with the current mainstream values in Europe and America.
And the film is excellent in terms of dramatization and actor performance, and the artistry is not at all empty. And "Ne Zha" as a cartoon, the performance points are missing, so the animation to compare live-action movies, it can only work on the story, characters, and themes. The works of
in Taiwan have always been the main force of Chinese-language films. In the past, three films of Ang Lee were successfully nominated. Among them, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and won the best foreign language film in one fell swoop.
Of course, Lee Ang's success is largely due to his integration of some western culture elements. "Who fell in love with him first" wants to make a breakthrough, and whether it can bridge the "gap" between the East and the West is also a very critical factor.
Don't forget that the Oscar is an award held by a foreigner after all.
④South Korea's "Parasite"
Cannes Palme d'Or winner "Parasite" is undoubtedly the most promising work this year.
last year’s Oscar, the Palme d’Or’s Japanese movie "The Thief Family" was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film without any surprises, and ’s "Parasite" was nominated as well.
South Korea’s "Burning" stopped in the top nine. The reason for the failure is probably that the film too tested the "patience" of the judges. This time, Feng Junhao returned from his “advanced studies” in the West and used a more universal film language to express his story. As long as the judges do not dislike the commercial flavor, "Parasite" is more likely to win the final prize. High.
Even if there is a dark horse halfway through, a nomination is enough to write a new history of Korean movies.
⑤India "Hip Hop in India"
India sent out a very "A three-featured" "Hip Hop in India" . Although the title is somewhat "magic", in fact, the reputation of the movie is still passable. The plot of the
film is somewhat similar to Amir Khan’s "Mystery Superstar" . Murad, a 22-year-old young man from the slums of Mumbai, dreams of becoming a rapper. However, his father wanted him to be realistic and to find a nine-to-five job.
The elements of family and personal ideals are very in line with Western values. Of course, to be recognized by the Oscars, a certain level of overall quality is required.
The last time an Indian film was nominated was "Uncle Mi" "Once Upon a Time in India" , 17 years have passed.
⑥ "Nezha's Devil Boy Comes into the World"
ignores the performance of actors, "Nezha" is notable in terms of script solidity, character shaping, and theme performance. This is the basis for being qualified to "Chong Ao Advantages, not pure box office. The outer shell of
Eastern myths is responsible for spreading Chinese culture. The core of "breaking preconceptions" coincides with Western values. Since there are no other works with stronger artistic quality, then Xiao Nezha is indeed a more suitable choice.
Others who are more qualified to "rush to the Olympics" are "The Wandering Earth" and "Earth and Forever" .
"Long Days, Long Days" is a purely feature film. After the lead actors Wang Jingchun and Yongmei were awarded the Berlin actor, it is just that the director Wang Xiaoshuai did not make much innovation. It is not shameful to go out with such a film, but it is difficult to surprise Effect. If
hadn't been born out of Nezha, it would be "The Wandering Earth" . The advantages of "Small Break" are obvious, and the disadvantages are also obvious. The old Americans may not understand our homeland feelings. In addition, Oscars have always rarely seen science fiction films, and the probability of being selected is actually very limited.
Since the establishment of the best foreign language film at the 20th Oscar in 1947, there has never been a cartoon that has won a final award. However, some countries and regions still send animated films to participate in the election.
2017 Oscar, the animation "Life of Zucchini" , which represented Switzerland, broke into the top 9 list. Although he failed to enter the shortlist for foreign language films, Oscar was nominated for the best animated feature film.
If Nezha can accidentally enter the top ten list announced at the end of the year, it will be an encouragement not only for China, but also for world animation.
It turns out that animated movies can really "compete" with live-action movies.
On December 16, the Oscar Organizing Committee will announce the 10 films that have entered the primary selection. Nominations for all awards will be announced on January 13, 2020. The award ceremony will be held on February 9.
has no plan, so there will be no mistakes. ——"Parasite"
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