After the Palme d’Or, the Golden Globes and a slew of critics’ gongs, it is highly likely that helmer-writer Bong Joon Ho’s masterful, multilevel black comedy “Parasite” will achieve the triple cro…
After the Palme d’Or, the Golden Globes and a slew of critics’ gongs, it is highly likely that helmer-writer Bong Joon Ho’s masterful, multilevel black comedy “” will achieve the triple crown of prestige kudos by nabbing the international feature Oscar. Surprisingly, it is the first South Korean film to be nominated in this category, although last year’s “Burning,” helmed by Lee Chang-dong, made the December shortlist.
One strand of this film about memory and reflection involves the director’s reunion with the leading actor of one of his first films, from whom he has been long estranged. Thus, the casting of Antonio Banderas as the weary, pain-ridden filmmaker achieves an extra frisson, given that he was a fixture of Almodóvar’s early work before their falling out and eventual rapprochement.
“I am very happy with these nominations,” Almodóvar says. “This is the happiest end to the film’s career. Antonio has been a part of my films and my life for over 30 years. It makes me very proud that he’s received his first nomination for this film.”Another personal film, “Les Misérables” marks the edgy, impressive fiction feature debut by the Mali-born, France-based Ladj Ly, recently named one of’s 10 Directors to Watch.
,” helmed by Jan Komasa, has yet to be released in the U.S., but potential audiences do not have much longer to wait.
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