The reason for this is that, in order to compete in that category, the country of origin of the film has to submit it for consideration, and each country can submit only one film.
If Anatomy of a Fall (2023) had been submitted, it would be the favorite to win the award; instead, the field is open for other contenders.
It is not the first time that a foreign country submits a film instead of another that ends up being better liked at the Oscars.
In which of these cases do you think the submitting country made the biggest mistake?
After voting, share your opinion.
Poll by Pencho15
Anatomy of a Fall went on to get five nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director, The Taste of Things failed to be nominated.
Although Persepolis got nominated for Best Animated Film it didn't make it into the Foreign Language Film category. La Vie En Rose went on to win Best Actress and Best Makeup.
Talk to Her went on to be nominated for Best Director and won Original Screenplay, while Mondays in the Sun failed to be nominated.
While The Star Maker got a Foreign Language film nomination, The Postman was much more successful getting nominations for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Adapted Screenplay and winning Original Dramatic Score
Scenes of a Marriage failed to be nominated, while Cries and Whispers got nominated for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Costume Design and won Best Cinematography.
Out failed to be nominated while Spirited Away went on to win Best Animated Film.
The Night failed to get a nomination, while La Dolce Vita was nominated for Best Director, Writing, Art Direction and won Costume Design.
While The Four Days of Naples got a Foreign Language nomination, Divorce Italian Style was more successful getting nominations for Best Director, Best Actor and winning Best Writing.
Hip hip hurra! failed to be nominated, while My Life as a Dog got nominations for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Gray Sunset failed to get a nomination, while Ran competed in Best Director, Cinematography, Art Direction and won Costume Design.
Fitzcarraldo failed to be nominated, while Das Boot got 6 nominations including Best Director, Cinematography, Adapted Screenplay, Editing, Sound and Sound Effects.
While A Simple Story got a nomination, La Cage aux Folles did better getting three nominations for Best Director, Adapted Screenplay and Costume Design.
Last Picture Show failed to be nominated, while RRR won for Best Original Song.
The King failed to be nominated, while Maria Full of Grace got a Best Actress nomination.
The Good Boss failed to be nominated, while Parallel Mothers got Best Actress and Best Original Score nominations.
The Hundred Steps failed to be nominated while Malena got Best Cinematography and Best Original Score nominations.
The Settlers failed to get a nomination, while The Count got a Best Cinematography nomination.
Violet Perfume failed to be nominated, while And Your Mother Too got an Original Screenplay nomination.
None of the three countries manages a nomination, while The Motorcycle Diaries got an Adapted Screenplay nomination and an Oscar for Best Original Song.
