EU Oscars: happy birthday, European cinema!
By Flipaisimo on Friday, November 30 2007, 08:43 - Permalink
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Next Saturday 1 December, the European Film Academy marks its twentieth anniversary in the city of Berlin, muse of Wim Wenders, the German director who is also an academy founder. In this edition of the annual 'European Oscars' (where the films are of a much higher quality than those from America), French cinema dominates nominations. British and German cinema are also well represented. Romania is in the running to take the award for best film whilst Spanish cinema, however, makes a notable absence.
Next Saturday 1 December, the European Film Academy marks its twentieth anniversary in the city of Berlin, muse of Wim Wenders, the German director who is also an academy founder. In this edition of the annual 'European Oscars' (where the films are of a much higher quality than those from America), French cinema dominates nominations. British and German cinema are also well represented. Romania is in the running to take the award for best film whilst Spanish cinema, however, makes a notable absence.
A pre-party aperitive of some of the best film nominations – go and see them!
4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days, Cristian Mungiu
The film narrates the crude story of a young student who forced to have a secret abortion and the terrible price which she and a friend have to pay for it. Directed by Romanian Cristian Mungiu, also nominated as best director and best scriptwriter, the film stands tall with a total of four nominations. It has already sweeped 'Best Film of the Year' in the 2007 Cannes Palme d'Or and the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) prize
The Edge of Heaven', Fatih Akin
(Photo: Kerstin Stelter; corazón international)
The latest film from the 'Head-On' director is perhaps the most European of all the nominations. It's a story of the fragile lives and deaths of six people over six emotional journeys until they reach forgiveness and the reconciliation between Germany and Turkey, the director's homelands
The Last King of Scotland, Kevin MacDonald
The third film nominated for the prize traces the adventure of a young Scot medicine graduate, who goes to Uganda and ends up becoming the personal doctor of the unbalanced and genocide dictator Idi Amin, who terrorised his country for many years. A true journey into the heart of man
La Vie En Rose, Olivier Dahan
The touching story of French singer Edith Piaf, famous for her warbling 'La Vie En Rose', and how she became the voice of France. The film is sensitive and heart-rending, touching the same notes as her voice did.
Persepolis
The second French film in the nominations for this category is miles apart from the first. The much more original 'Persepolis' is one of the favourites to win, telling the story of a young Iranian rebel who listens to Iron Maiden whilst the Islamic regime takes over her country and suppresses her people. Sent to Europe, the young girl discoveres freedom for herself. It could be the first animated film to sweep this prize and it deserves it – don't miss it
The Queen, Stephen Frears
The final nomination is perhaps the best production in terms of team-players. The 'High-Fidelity' director reflects the absurd world of protocol, tradition and the behaviour of the English royal family after Princess Diana was killed in 1997
Translated by: Nabeelah Shabbir
4 months, 3 weeks and 2 days, Cristian Mungiu
(Mungius' 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days; Photo: London Film Festival)
The film narrates the crude story of a young student who forced to have a secret abortion and the terrible price which she and a friend have to pay for it. Directed by Romanian Cristian Mungiu, also nominated as best director and best scriptwriter, the film stands tall with a total of four nominations. It has already sweeped 'Best Film of the Year' in the 2007 Cannes Palme d'Or and the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) prize
The Edge of Heaven', Fatih Akin
The latest film from the 'Head-On' director is perhaps the most European of all the nominations. It's a story of the fragile lives and deaths of six people over six emotional journeys until they reach forgiveness and the reconciliation between Germany and Turkey, the director's homelands
The Last King of Scotland, Kevin MacDonald
The third film nominated for the prize traces the adventure of a young Scot medicine graduate, who goes to Uganda and ends up becoming the personal doctor of the unbalanced and genocide dictator Idi Amin, who terrorised his country for many years. A true journey into the heart of man
La Vie En Rose, Olivier Dahan
The touching story of French singer Edith Piaf, famous for her warbling 'La Vie En Rose', and how she became the voice of France. The film is sensitive and heart-rending, touching the same notes as her voice did.
Persepolis
The second French film in the nominations for this category is miles apart from the first. The much more original 'Persepolis' is one of the favourites to win, telling the story of a young Iranian rebel who listens to Iron Maiden whilst the Islamic regime takes over her country and suppresses her people. Sent to Europe, the young girl discoveres freedom for herself. It could be the first animated film to sweep this prize and it deserves it – don't miss it
The Queen, Stephen Frears
The final nomination is perhaps the best production in terms of team-players. The 'High-Fidelity' director reflects the absurd world of protocol, tradition and the behaviour of the English royal family after Princess Diana was killed in 1997
Translated by: Nabeelah Shabbir
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