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Canada selects 'Nina Roza' for 99th Academy Awards international feature category
The transatlantic drama written and directed by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles will represent Canada at the Oscars.
The short version
- Canada has submitted the transatlantic drama 'Nina Roza' as its entry for the best international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
- Written and directed by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles, the four-country co-production follows an art expert returning to Bulgaria to authenticate a child prodigy's paintings.
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will reveal the 15-film category shortlist on December 15 ahead of the official nominations in January 2027.
Key facts
- Canada selected 'Nina Roza' as its submission for best international feature film at the 99th Academy Awards.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The film was written and directed by Geneviève Dulude-De Celles and premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for best screenplay.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- 'Nina Roza' is a joint production between Canada, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Italy.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The film's plot centers on an art expert named Mihail who returns to Bulgaria three decades after leaving to examine the work of an eight-year-old artist.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The Academy will announce the international feature shortlist on December 15, final nominees on January 21, 2027, and host the awards ceremony on March 14, 2027.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unknown whether 'Nina Roza' will advance to the Academy's 15-film shortlist or secure a final nomination.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Oscars: Canada Picks ‘Nina Roza’ as Best International Feature SelectionThe Hollywood Reporter metered