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December 01, 2008
Oscar Watch: Where's the Love for Tony Manero?
The Torino Film Festival announced its jury awards over the weekend, and indieWIRE notes that leading the pack was a film that's been getting surprisingly little buzz from the Oscars chatter -- Tony Manero, Chile's official entry to the Best Foreigns race. The film, directed by Pablo Morrain, won best film at the fest, best actor for lead Alfredo Castro, and the Fipresci (International Film Critics prize) for best film.
Tony Manero played numerous prestigious fests this season, including Cannes, Toronto and New York, and I'm a bit surprised that more hasn't been written about it as we edge nearer to awards season, based on positive buzz I've heard from folks who've seen it. Unfortunately, it slipped through the cracks of hectic screening schedules for me at both Cannes and Toronto, but it's in my pile of screeners to make my way through. I'll be writing more about the Best Foreigns race in an upcoming Oscar Outsider, but for now, just pondering why I'm not hearing more about it as a contender, all things considered.
Input from anyone who's seen it and loved it (or hated it, or just felt "meh" about it) welcome ...
Posted by kvoynar at December 1, 2008 03:10 PM
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While I didn't love Tony Manero, I did like a lot of it and I'm glad someone else has taken the time to write about it. I've meant to write about this Torino award news, so thanks for reminding me.
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at December 2, 2008 01:08 PM
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