Entertainment
Iraq selects Halkawt Mustafa drama as international Oscar submission
The country chose the film for the 2027 Oscars, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The short version
- Iraq's National Selection Committee chose Halkawt Mustafa's 'No Paradise If You Are Killed by a Woman' as its official 2027 Oscar submission.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The selection committee voted unanimously to enter the drama into the Best International Feature competition.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The Academy will announce a 15-film shortlist on December 15 ahead of the March 2027 ceremony.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- Iraq chose 'No Paradise If You Are Killed by a Woman' as its 2027 Best International Feature entry.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The choice was made unanimously by the country's official National Selection Committee.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Director Halkawt Mustafa stated that encountering a female Peshmerga sniper in 2014 inspired the project.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The Academy will announce the international feature shortlist on December 15 and nominees on January 21, 2027.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- Whether the film will advance to the Academy's 15-title shortlist or earn a final nomination remains unknown.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
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- Oscars: Iraq picks ‘No Paradise If You Are Killed by a Woman’ as Best Intl. Feature ContenderThe Hollywood Reporter metered