"2024 Oscars Shortlists Unveiled: 'Barbie' Dominates with Strong Contenders"

The shortlists for the 2024 Oscars have been announced, highlighting the presence of international contenders beyond the Best International Feature Film category. Films like "Society of the Snow" from Spain and "The Zone of Interest" from Germany are gaining momentum as potential nominees. Several documentaries, including "Four Daughters" and "20 Days in Mariupol," also made it onto multiple shortlists. Notable omissions include certain songs from "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and "Wonka," while the short film categories feature projects from Wes Anderson and Pedro Almodóvar. The final nominees will be determined by the international committee and the documentary branch, respectively.