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Israel has selected the film 'The Sea' as its entry for the 2026 Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. The film, about a Palestinian boy’s journey to see the sea, was chosen after winning the Ophir Award for Best Film. It highlights themes of hope and conflict amid recent tensions in Gaza.
France has announced its shortlist of five films competing to represent the country at the 2026 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category, including films by Richard Linklater, Jafar Panahi, Hafsia Herzi, Ugo Bienvenu, and Rebecca Zlotowski, amidst a competitive and politically nuanced selection process.
The Academy renamed the best foreign-language film category to best international film in an effort to embrace global filmmaking, but the category has remained dominated by European productions, with only a few non-European winners. The best documentary feature category, on the other hand, has showcased more international diversity. Despite the push for inclusivity, there is still a need for broader recognition of films from countries and cultures that have not yet made their marks on Oscar-recognized cinema.
The shortlist for the Best International Feature Film Oscar nomination includes a few surprises, with some films crossing over from the documentary shortlist. Ukraine and Armenia make their first appearances on the International Feature shortlist, while Bhutan continues to gain recognition. Iceland's "Godland" is a surprise inclusion, and Bulgaria's "Blaga's Lessons" is notably absent. The full shortlist consists of 15 films from various countries.