Introduction to Cannes and Oscars Connection
For many years, there was hardly any connection between the Cannes film festival and the Oscars, except for the 1955 film "Marty" which won the Palme d’Or and the Best Picture Oscar. However, in recent years, this connection has become more apparent, with films like "Parasite" and "Aor" following in "Marty’s" footsteps.
The Increasing Overlap
The relevance of Cannes to the Oscars has increased significantly, with 31 Oscar-nominated films playing at Cannes and 40% of the final Oscar winners returning to the festival. This overlap is likely due to the academy’s increasing diversity, with more members from outside the USA. The speculation is already on about which films will be featured on the Croisette and potentially make it to the Dolby next March.
Likely Candidates for Oscars
Some of the most likely candidates for Oscars include Wes Anderson’s "The Phoenician Program" and Spike Lee’s "Highest 2 Lowest". "The Phoenician Program" stars Benicio del Toro and is supposed to be Anderson’s strongest work since "The Grand Budapest Hotel". "Highest 2 Lowest" is a crime thriller that reunites Lee with his longtime muse Denzel Washington.
Other Notable Films
Other notable films to keep an eye on include Lynne Ramsay’s dark comedy "Die, My Love", Richard Linklater’s "New Wave", and Kelly Reichardt’s "The Mastermind". These films have the potential to make a significant impact at the Oscars, with "Die, My Love" being a potential return to form for Jennifer Lawrence and "New Wave" being a film about films, which the academy often loves.
Non-English Language Films
There are also several non-English language films to keep an eye on, including Joachim Trier’s "Sentimental Value", Sebastián Lelio’s "The Wave", and Julia Ducournau’s "Alpha". These films have the potential to make a significant impact at the Oscars, with "Sentimental Value" reuniting Trier with actress Renate Reinsve and "The Wave" being a musical inspired by feminist protests in Chile.
Documentary and Animated Films
Cannes also features documentary and animated films, with notable entries including Raoul Peck’s "Orwell: 2+2=5" and Sylvain Chomet’s "A Great Life". These films have the potential to make a significant impact at the Oscars, with "Orwell: 2+2=5" being a documentary about the life of George Orwell and "A Great Life" being an animated film about Marcel Pagnol.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the connection between Cannes and the Oscars is becoming increasingly apparent, with more films playing at Cannes going on to win Oscars. The likely candidates for Oscars include "The Phoenician Program", "Highest 2 Lowest", and other notable films like "Die, My Love" and "New Wave". Non-English language films like "Sentimental Value" and "The Wave" also have the potential to make a significant impact, as do documentary and animated films like "Orwell: 2+2=5" and "A Great Life".
