Oscar Race Wide Open for Non-U.S. Directors Like Jafar Panahi and Joachim Trier to Shine

As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continues to diversify its voting membership, with 55% of 2025’s invitees hailing from outside the U.S., these efforts have not only resulted in more international films like “Drive My Car” and “Emilia Pérez” earning nominations and even trophies across the board, but have also opened the […]