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oscars.org - 1/13/2009

9 Foreign Language Films Advance in 2008 Oscar® Race

— oscars.org — Beverly Hills, CA — Nine films will advance to the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 81st Academy Awards (more) 9 Foreign Language Films Advance in 2008 Oscar® Race

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flicksnews.net - 1/16/2009

'Gomorrah' Out Of Best Foreign Language Film Oscar Race

— flicksnews.net — Cannes Film Festival winner Gomorrah has shockingly failed to progress in the race for best foreign language film prize at the Oscars next month. The Italian mafia movie, which won the grand prix at the French gala, is not in the Academy's nine-strong shortlist. (more) 'Gomorrah' Out Of Best Foreign Language Film Oscar Race

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getthebigpicture.net - 1/13/2009

Nine Left Standing for Best Foreign Language Film

— getthebigpicture.net — The pool of potential Oscar-winning foreign language films has been cut to nine, with the final five nominees to be announced next week. This year's list includes 'Waltz with Bashir,' but is as notable for the films that didn't make the cut. (more) Nine Left Standing for Best Foreign Language Film

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Nine Films Make Oscar's Foreign Language Shortlist
Cinema Blend News — ... it's a snub on par with last year's list, in which that year's Palme d'Or winner 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days was left off the list. Like Gomorra , that film was a realistic, unflinching take on a brutal underworld-- illegal abortions in Romania then, mafia life in Italy now. I guess the Academy, true to form, isn't so into the gritty stuff, at least if there's not a happy ending involving a dance number at a train station. You can see the list of the top 9 below, courtesy of the Carpetbagger . From these nine the Academy will select five finalists that will be announced, ...

BASHIR, CLASS, MONKEYS make Foreign Film Oscar Shortlist
SpoutBlog — ... The Carpetbagger has posted the nine semi-finalists for the Best Foreign Film Oscar Nomination. Comparing this list to the list of ...