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- 4/4/2017
- by Yoselin Acevedo
- Indiewire
Last year Latin American films garnered an impressive haul of awards from some of the most important film festivals around including Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, and Venice. “The Second Mother, “ “The Club,” “From Afar, “ “Land and Shade, “ “600 Miles," and “Ixcanul, “ were some of the works that demonstrated the aesthetic quality and thematic diversity the region’s cinema currently boasts. But while critics and festival juries clearly appreciate the risk-taking stance of Latin American filmmakers, Hollywood awards groups rarely follow suit. The industry is willing to honor Latino talent - like the Academy Awards did last year - but not so much Latino stories.
Argentina is the only Latin American country to have ever won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Nicaragua, and Cuba have been nominated but have failed to take the coveted statuette home. Success in other categories has been even more unusual with films like the Spanish animated feature set in Cuba “Chico & Rita” or last year’s Oscar nominated documentary short “The Reaper” being two of the very few examples.
For the 88th edition of the prestigious ceremony, seven films, which are either by Latin American directors or that tell stories centered in Latin America, are in the running to represent the cultural heritage, political concerns, and the everyday lives of its people in unconventional ways that range from animation to heart-racing documentaries. Whatever the final results may be, the caliber of Latin American achievements in film to grace the screen in the past 12 months is undeniable.
Best Foreign Language Film
"Embrace of the Serpent" (Colombia)
Dir. Ciro Guerra
Strikingly beautiful and laced with poetic mysticism, Ciro Guerra’s most accomplished work to date follows the journey of two European explores at particular times in history as they are guided through the Amazon by Karamakate, an imposing local shaman man who is wary of their intentions.
"Viva" (Ireland)
Dir. Paddy Breathnach
Jesus, a young gay man in Havana, only finds relief from his daily struggles when he transforms into a drag performer in front of an eager audience, but when his macho father returns after decades away his dreams are jeopardized. This Irish production set in Cuba is a delightful work that thrives on authenticity and emotionally layered performances. Although the film is represented the European country, the passionate narrative is authentically Cuban and captures the essence of the isolated island with admirable sincerity.
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Best Animated Feature
"Boy and the World" (Brazil)
Dir. Alê Abreu
The most awarded animated feature to open in U.S. theaters this year is a Brazilian wonder that ditches dialogue entirely for a storytelling approach that’s purely visual, whimsical, and even heartbreaking. Through the eyes of a playful young boy searching for his father, Alê Abreu’s musical odyssey conveys sophisticated notions about social justice, the voracious appetite of capitalism, and the yoke of oppression. Abreu’s animated masterpiece could become the first Latin American animated feature to be nominated in the category.
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Best Documentary Feature
Cartel Land" (U.S./ Mexico)
Dir. Matthew Heineman
Matthew Heineman's film is indeed a gruesome and riveting account of how the narco violence has kept entire towns in the Mexican state of Michoacán hostage, and how a group of civilians, the "Autodefensas," took matters into their own hands and became a reactive rogue institution that had, initially, no ties to the federal government. "Cartel Land" bravely tackles this overwhelming matter with compassion for the victims and as much objectivity as possible towards the political questions it raises. Though it can’t possibly give us definitive answers, it’s a great vehicle to raise awareness and demand action.
Best Live Action Short Film
"Contrapelo" (Mexico)
Dir. Gareth Dunnet Alcocer
A respected Mexican barber with strong views about the atrocities committed by organized crime finds himself in a difficult position when is forced to decide whether to eliminate part of the problem or stick to his profession. Intimate in scope, yet decisive in its moral questioning of the situation, Gareth Dunnet Alcocer ‘s short offers two memorable performances and a brutally honest conclusion.
Best Animated Short Film
"Bear Story" (Chile)
Dir. Gabriel Osorio Vargas
Using the touching story of a bear who is ripped away from his family to forcefully work at a circus as a metaphor to revisit one of Chilean history’s darkest chapters, this gorgeous 3D animated short showcases incredible textural detail and visual storytelling of the most powerful and universal kind.
Best Documentary Short Film
"Minerita" (Spain/Bolivia)
Dir. Raúl de la Fuente
A group of Bolivian women working in the Potosi mines share the harrowing struggles they must endure to make a living and survive under incredibly harsh conditions. Constantly being sexually harassed by the male miners, living perpetually scared of being raped or killed, and dealing with the demanding physical labor, make their accounts both heroic and tragic.
Argentina is the only Latin American country to have ever won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Nicaragua, and Cuba have been nominated but have failed to take the coveted statuette home. Success in other categories has been even more unusual with films like the Spanish animated feature set in Cuba “Chico & Rita” or last year’s Oscar nominated documentary short “The Reaper” being two of the very few examples.
For the 88th edition of the prestigious ceremony, seven films, which are either by Latin American directors or that tell stories centered in Latin America, are in the running to represent the cultural heritage, political concerns, and the everyday lives of its people in unconventional ways that range from animation to heart-racing documentaries. Whatever the final results may be, the caliber of Latin American achievements in film to grace the screen in the past 12 months is undeniable.
Best Foreign Language Film
"Embrace of the Serpent" (Colombia)
Dir. Ciro Guerra
Strikingly beautiful and laced with poetic mysticism, Ciro Guerra’s most accomplished work to date follows the journey of two European explores at particular times in history as they are guided through the Amazon by Karamakate, an imposing local shaman man who is wary of their intentions.
"Viva" (Ireland)
Dir. Paddy Breathnach
Jesus, a young gay man in Havana, only finds relief from his daily struggles when he transforms into a drag performer in front of an eager audience, but when his macho father returns after decades away his dreams are jeopardized. This Irish production set in Cuba is a delightful work that thrives on authenticity and emotionally layered performances. Although the film is represented the European country, the passionate narrative is authentically Cuban and captures the essence of the isolated island with admirable sincerity.
Read More: 'Viva' Director Paddy Breathnach on Making an Irish Film in Cuba and Visceral Transformation
Best Animated Feature
"Boy and the World" (Brazil)
Dir. Alê Abreu
The most awarded animated feature to open in U.S. theaters this year is a Brazilian wonder that ditches dialogue entirely for a storytelling approach that’s purely visual, whimsical, and even heartbreaking. Through the eyes of a playful young boy searching for his father, Alê Abreu’s musical odyssey conveys sophisticated notions about social justice, the voracious appetite of capitalism, and the yoke of oppression. Abreu’s animated masterpiece could become the first Latin American animated feature to be nominated in the category.
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Best Documentary Feature
Cartel Land" (U.S./ Mexico)
Dir. Matthew Heineman
Matthew Heineman's film is indeed a gruesome and riveting account of how the narco violence has kept entire towns in the Mexican state of Michoacán hostage, and how a group of civilians, the "Autodefensas," took matters into their own hands and became a reactive rogue institution that had, initially, no ties to the federal government. "Cartel Land" bravely tackles this overwhelming matter with compassion for the victims and as much objectivity as possible towards the political questions it raises. Though it can’t possibly give us definitive answers, it’s a great vehicle to raise awareness and demand action.
Best Live Action Short Film
"Contrapelo" (Mexico)
Dir. Gareth Dunnet Alcocer
A respected Mexican barber with strong views about the atrocities committed by organized crime finds himself in a difficult position when is forced to decide whether to eliminate part of the problem or stick to his profession. Intimate in scope, yet decisive in its moral questioning of the situation, Gareth Dunnet Alcocer ‘s short offers two memorable performances and a brutally honest conclusion.
Best Animated Short Film
"Bear Story" (Chile)
Dir. Gabriel Osorio Vargas
Using the touching story of a bear who is ripped away from his family to forcefully work at a circus as a metaphor to revisit one of Chilean history’s darkest chapters, this gorgeous 3D animated short showcases incredible textural detail and visual storytelling of the most powerful and universal kind.
Best Documentary Short Film
"Minerita" (Spain/Bolivia)
Dir. Raúl de la Fuente
A group of Bolivian women working in the Potosi mines share the harrowing struggles they must endure to make a living and survive under incredibly harsh conditions. Constantly being sexually harassed by the male miners, living perpetually scared of being raped or killed, and dealing with the demanding physical labor, make their accounts both heroic and tragic.
- 1/13/2016
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
If there’s a trio of categories that aren’t given the respect that they deserve (or frankly, any respect at all), it’s the short film categories. Be it Best Animated Short, Best Documentary Short, or Best Live Action Short, they all are mostly ignored by the masses, especially when the first two have feature length cousins in Best Animated Feature and Best Documentary Feature to compete with as well. Still, they deserve to be noticed, so I wanted to quickly list what’s in contention this year. I’ve included the categories in my most recent Oscar prediction update, so there’s that as well. The Academy Awards are the sum total of all the categories, so these have their place, no doubt about that. It’s just a shame that more folks don’t recognize this. Here are the three short subject categories and the remaining contenders...
- 11/24/2015
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 88th Academy Awards. One hundred forty-four pictures had originally qualified in the category.
The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:
“Ave Maria,” Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films)
“Bad Hunter,” Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View)
“Bis Gleich (Till Then),” Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films)
“Contrapelo (Against the Grain),” Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director, and Pin-Chun Liu, producer (Ochenta y Cinco Films)
“Day One,” Henry Hughes, director (American Film Institute)
“Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut),” Patrick Vollrath, director (Filmakademie Wien)
“The Free Man (Zi You Ren),” Quah Boon-Lip, director (Taipei National University of the Arts)
“Shok,” Jamie Donoughue, director (Eagle Eye Films)
“Stutterer,” Benjamin Cleary, director (Bare Golly Films)
“Winter Light,...
The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:
“Ave Maria,” Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films)
“Bad Hunter,” Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View)
“Bis Gleich (Till Then),” Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films)
“Contrapelo (Against the Grain),” Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director, and Pin-Chun Liu, producer (Ochenta y Cinco Films)
“Day One,” Henry Hughes, director (American Film Institute)
“Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut),” Patrick Vollrath, director (Filmakademie Wien)
“The Free Man (Zi You Ren),” Quah Boon-Lip, director (Taipei National University of the Arts)
“Shok,” Jamie Donoughue, director (Eagle Eye Films)
“Stutterer,” Benjamin Cleary, director (Bare Golly Films)
“Winter Light,...
- 11/20/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences announced on Thursday the shortlists for both categories.
The live-action selections were culled from 144 eligible submissions while there were 60 for animation.
Members of the short films and feature animation branch viewed all the eligible entries for the preliminary round of voting and will next select five nominees.
Branch screenings will be held in Los Angeles, London, New York and San Francisco in December.
The 10 live-action films appear below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:
Ave Maria, Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films);
Bad Hunter, Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View);
Bis Gleich (Till Then), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films);
Contrapelo (Against the Grain), Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director, and Pin-Chun Liu, producer (Ochenta y Cinco Films);
Day One, Henry Hughes, director (American Film Institute);
Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut), Patrick Vollrath, director (Filmakademie...
The live-action selections were culled from 144 eligible submissions while there were 60 for animation.
Members of the short films and feature animation branch viewed all the eligible entries for the preliminary round of voting and will next select five nominees.
Branch screenings will be held in Los Angeles, London, New York and San Francisco in December.
The 10 live-action films appear below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:
Ave Maria, Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films);
Bad Hunter, Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View);
Bis Gleich (Till Then), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films);
Contrapelo (Against the Grain), Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director, and Pin-Chun Liu, producer (Ochenta y Cinco Films);
Day One, Henry Hughes, director (American Film Institute);
Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut), Patrick Vollrath, director (Filmakademie...
- 11/19/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences announced on Thursday its shortlist from 144 submissions.
Members of the short films and feature animation branch viewed all the eligible entries for the preliminary round of voting and will next select five nominees.
Branch screenings will be held in Los Angeles, London, New York and San Francisco in December.
The 10 films appear below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:
Ave Maria, Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films);
Bad Hunter, Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View);
Bis Gleich (Till Then), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films);
Contrapelo (Against the Grain), Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director, and Pin-Chun Liu, producer (Ochenta y Cinco Films);
Day One, Henry Hughes, director (American Film Institute);
Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut), Patrick Vollrath, director (Filmakademie Wien);
The Free Man (Zi You Ren), Quah Boon-Lip, director (Taipei...
Members of the short films and feature animation branch viewed all the eligible entries for the preliminary round of voting and will next select five nominees.
Branch screenings will be held in Los Angeles, London, New York and San Francisco in December.
The 10 films appear below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:
Ave Maria, Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films);
Bad Hunter, Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View);
Bis Gleich (Till Then), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films);
Contrapelo (Against the Grain), Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director, and Pin-Chun Liu, producer (Ochenta y Cinco Films);
Day One, Henry Hughes, director (American Film Institute);
Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut), Patrick Vollrath, director (Filmakademie Wien);
The Free Man (Zi You Ren), Quah Boon-Lip, director (Taipei...
- 11/19/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Here's your daily dose of an indie film in progress; at the end of the week, you'll have the chance to vote for your favorite. In the meantime: Is this a movie you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments. "Contrapelo" Tweetable Logline: Contrapelo is a short film about a proud Mexican barber who's forced to shave the leader of a drug cartel.We're fundraising for post! Elevator Pitch: Contrapelo is the story of a proud Mexican barber who is forced to shave the leader of a drug cartel. As he faces the man who is destroying his country, he is confronted by a difficult decision: to become a killer, or to let this man continue to kill. By the end of the shave, the Barber will realize he and the Capo are not so different. Production Team:Gareth Dunnet Alcocer - Director, Pin-Chun Liu - Producer, Molo Alcocer - Producer,...
- 12/27/2013
- by Indiewire
- Indiewire
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