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Czech Republic Selects "I'm Not Everything I Want to Be" for 2026 Oscar submission
Yara Sameh The Czech Republic has selected Klára Tasovská's documentary feature 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' as its official entry for the International Feature Film category of the Oscars following a controversial contest. The decision was announced Monday by the Czech Film and Television Academy. The documentary follows the life of photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková, drawing on her diaries and thousands of photographs. It depicts the underground movement in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s, her dramatic escape to West Berlin, and fashion shoots in Tokyo. The film had its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival last year and was awarded the Czech Lion for the best documentary feature this year. The CFTA changed its system for selecting its Oscar candidate this year, which ruffled feathers. Voting took place in two rounds. In the first round, a CFTA committee chose three films from those that had been submitted by their producers. The committee picked 'Broken Voices,' 'Caravan' and 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be,' and recommended the academy members vote for 'Broken Voices,' a move that was slammed by some as being 'manipulative' and 'undemocratic.' The second round of voting took place from July 8 to August 8, and all eligible members of CFTA voted. A total of 194 votes were cast. The academy has 436 members. More controversy was stirred when 'Broken Voices' was attacked by a prominent member of the CFTA, producer Radovan Síbrt, who issued a letter claiming the movie 'shouldn't participate in the Oscar race at all' because 'there was a fundamental ethical failure in its creation.' The deadline to submit international feature selections to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is October 1. The Oscars shortlists are revealed on December 6, with 15 international films selected to be voted on by Academy members in all branches who commit to watching all 15 films. Oscar nominations will be revealed on January 22. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Canada News.Net
16 hours ago
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- Canada News.Net
Czech Republic nominates 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' for Oscar race
Washington DC [US], August 11 (ANI): The Czech Film and Television Academy has selected Klara Tasovska's documentary 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' as the country's submission for best international feature at the 98th Academy Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' is a 2024 documentary film co-written, co-produced and directed by Klara Tasovska. The film premiered in February 2024 at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. It was later screened in the International Competition at the 2024 Festival du nouveau cinema (Festival of New Cinema), an annual independent film festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where it won both the Daniel Langlois Innovation Award and the Fierte Montreal award for best LGBTQ-related film in the festival program. The film is about the life and career of Czech photographer Libuse Jarcovjakova, who was noted for her photography of the underground LGBTQ scene in Prague prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the country. The Oscar selection marks the first time the Czech Academy has chosen its candidate through a two-round process. From a shortlist of three -- Broken Voices, Caravan and I'm Not Everything I Want to Be -- the latter was selected by 194 eligible academy members, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Last year's Czech entry, Jiri Madl's Waves, reached the Oscars' international feature shortlist but did not secure a nomination. The Czech Republic has scored three wins in the category, including Jan Sverak's Kolya (1996) and, under the Czechoslovak banner, The Shop on Main Street (1965) and Jiri Menzel's Closely Watched Trains (1966). The last Czech film to receive a nomination was Ondrej Trojan's Zelary in 2003, as per the outlet. The Academy will announce the 15-film international feature shortlist Dec. 16, with nominations revealed Jan. 22. The Oscars take place March 15 in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Czech Republic nominates 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' for Oscar race
Czech Republic nominates 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' for Oscar race The Czech Film and Television Academy has selected Klara Tasovska's documentary 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' as the country's submission for best international feature at the 98th Academy Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' is a 2024 documentary film co-written, co-produced and directed by Klara Tasovska. The film premiered in February 2024 at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. It was later screened in the International Competition at the 2024 Festival du nouveau cinema (Festival of New Cinema), an annual independent film festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where it won both the Daniel Langlois Innovation Award and the Fierte Montreal award for best LGBTQ-related film in the festival program. The film is about the life and career of Czech photographer Libuse Jarcovjakova, who was noted for her photography of the underground LGBTQ scene in Prague prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the country. The Oscar selection marks the first time the Czech Academy has chosen its candidate through a two-round process. From a shortlist of three -- Broken Voices, Caravan and I'm Not Everything I Want to Be -- the latter was selected by 194 eligible academy members, according to The Hollywood Reporter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo Last year's Czech entry, Jiri Madl's Waves, reached the Oscars' international feature shortlist but did not secure a nomination. The Czech Republic has scored three wins in the category, including Jan Sverak's Kolya (1996) and, under the Czechoslovak banner, The Shop on Main Street (1965) and Jiri Menzel's Closely Watched Trains (1966). The last Czech film to receive a nomination was Ondrej Trojan's Zelary in 2003, as per the outlet. The Academy will announce the 15-film international feature shortlist Dec. 16, with nominations revealed Jan. 22. The Oscars take place March 15 in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Czech Republic nominates Im Not Everything I Want to Be for Oscar race
Washington DC [US], August 11 (ANI): The Czech Film and Television Academy has selected Klara Tasovska's documentary 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' as the country's submission for best international feature at the 98th Academy Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'I'm Not Everything I Want to Be' is a 2024 documentary film co-written, co-produced and directed by Klara Tasovska. The film premiered in February 2024 at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival. It was later screened in the International Competition at the 2024 Festival du nouveau cinema (Festival of New Cinema), an annual independent film festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where it won both the Daniel Langlois Innovation Award and the Fierte Montreal award for best LGBTQ-related film in the festival film is about the life and career of Czech photographer Libuse Jarcovjakova, who was noted for her photography of the underground LGBTQ scene in Prague prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in the Oscar selection marks the first time the Czech Academy has chosen its candidate through a two-round process. From a shortlist of three — Broken Voices, Caravan and I'm Not Everything I Want to Be — the latter was selected by 194 eligible academy members, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Last year's Czech entry, Jiri Madl's Waves, reached the Oscars' international feature shortlist but did not secure a nomination. The Czech Republic has scored three wins in the category, including Jan Sverak's Kolya (1996) and, under the Czechoslovak banner, The Shop on Main Street (1965) and Jiri Menzel's Closely Watched Trains (1966). The last Czech film to receive a nomination was Ondrej Trojan's Zelary in 2003, as per the outlet. The Academy will announce the 15-film international feature shortlist Dec. 16, with nominations revealed Jan. 22. The Oscars take place March 15 in Los Angeles, according to The Hollywood Reporter. (ANI)
