How many times can the French catch lightning in a bottle like that achievement?
Still, you often get different vibes from those who actually will be voting.
Among potential Oscar nominees getting their launch in Cannes this month, I would predict a similar possibility.
‘Anora’ filmmaker Sean Baker shows off his Palme d’Or prize at Cannes
Its director Mohammad Rasoulofhad escaped from Iran just before the festivaland thereby ran out onhis eight-year prison sentence.
Sean Bakers knockout of a comedy will find its way into several Oscar categories, almost certainly.
It opens on June 28, followed by Chapter 2 on August 16.
Cannes 2024 prize winners (Getty Images)
Prequels are a hard sell.
One person said to me, If this was an American English-language movie, it would sweep the Oscars.
It is thrilling to watch and exceptionally well crafted.
A Best Picture possibility?
Stranger things have happened.
The race, still looking sparse at this early date, could use something like this one.
The race is on.
Next stops: Venice, Telluride and Toronto.
