Emilia Perez has emerged as the frontrunner in this year's Oscar race, securing an unprecedented 14 nominations. Announced live on Thursday, January 23, by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, the nominations herald a promising awards season for the film. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on March 2. Among the nominees for Best Picture are Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked.
Jacques Audiard's Emilia Perez not only earned a nomination for Best Picture but also for Best Director, showcasing the film's broad appeal and critical acclaim. Karla Sofía Gascón and Zoe Saldaña have been recognized for their performances in the film, with nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Supporting Actress, respectively. This highlights the film's strength in both directing and acting categories.
The Best Adapted Screenplay category includes a diverse range of films such as A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Emilia Perez, Nickel Boys, and Sing Sin. Meanwhile, the nominees for Best Cinematography are The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Perez, Maria, and Nosferatu. Emilia Perez's multiple nominations across these categories underscore its cinematic excellence.
The musical aspects of the films have not gone unnoticed. The Best Original Score category features The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Perez, Wicked, and The Wild Robot. In addition, Emilia Perez received two nominations in the Best Original Song category with El Mal and Mi Camino. Other contenders include The Journey from The Six Triple Eight, Like a Bird from Sing Sing, and Never Too Late from Elton John: Never Too Late.
Wicked also stands out in the nominations. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are contenders for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Supporting Role, respectively. Their performances have garnered significant attention and accolades from critics and audiences alike.
The category of Best Actor is filled with talent as well, featuring Adrien Brody, Timothee Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan. These actors' performances have captivated audiences and critics alike, making it a highly competitive field.
In the highly anticipated Best Director category, Jacques Audiard leads the nominations alongside Brady Corbet, Sean Baker, James Mangold, and Coralie Fargeat. Their innovative storytelling and directorial prowess have left a significant mark on the film industry.
The international spotlight shines on films in the Best International Feature Film category. I'm Still Here (Brazil), The Girl With the Needle (Denmark), Emilia Perez (France), The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany), and Flow (Latvia) are all vying for recognition. These films highlight global storytelling and cinematic diversity.
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