Tomorrow, the entire globe becomes German Oscar-nominated.
German film "And Tomorrow the Whole World," helmed by director Julia von Heinz, is stepping up as Germany's contender in the Best International Feature Film race at the upcoming Oscars. This announcement was made by German Films, the agency responsible for promoting German cinema, last week in Munich.
The narrative revolves around Luisa, a law student with a burning desire to combat the escalating right-wing trend in society. In a bid to make a difference, she joins an Antifa group and, alongside her friends, takes matters into their own hands, confronting right-wing extremists. Things rapidly escalate, leading the group to engage in violent actions against their adversaries.
Every year, German Films selects the nation's contender for the foreign Oscar, which was officially renamed the "International Feature Film" category in 2020. Sadly, in 2019, "Systemsprenger" was chosen as the candidate but missed out on a nomination. In contrast, "Werk ohne Autor" by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck made it to a nomination the year prior. The last time a German film walked away with the coveted prize was in 2007 with "Das Leben der Anderen." The nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards will be disclosed on March 15, 2021, with the ceremony set to take place on April 25. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the ceremony will occur later than usual in the upcoming year.
In recent years, films like "All Quiet on the Western Front" (for which Germany was actually the UK production, winning four Academy Awards, including Best International Feature Film, but failing to secure a nomination in the category) have represented Germany in the race. However, delving further into the past decade, specific German films nominated for the Best International Feature Film category are not easily found in this context.
German films have a storied history of international recognition, with films like "The Lives of Others" winning the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, the forerunner to the Best International Feature Film category, in 2007. For a more detailed analysis of German films' representation in the Best International Feature Film category over the past decade, it's best to consult the official Academy Awards website or a comprehensive film database.
The contest for the Best International Feature Film category at the upcoming Oscars is gaining momentum, with German Films selecting "And Tomorrow the Whole World" as Germany's representative in this category. This film, along with others in the 'movies-and-tv' category, is a part of the extensive 'entertainment' spectrum that German cinema offers, aiming to compete on the global stage.
