The film awards season is approaching its peak, which films are the best, we will find out on March 12 at the 95th Academy Awards 2023. The Oscars are the biggest in the film industry, so lists of the best films of the past year are always required for nominations. Some of the nominated films have already made it to the best lists, the ten of which are mentioned the most, and you can see them in our article.
Oscars 2023 will most likely be awarded among these ten films…
1. Everything Everywhere All at Once
The film is a big surprise and has impressed Academy voters, receiving as many as 11 nominations. Additionally, Michelle Yeoh is the first Asian woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. This unusual story by two young directors, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, is an action adventure and traveling through different dimensions. A Chinese-American woman is exhausted and unable to pay her taxes, and then her life becomes a whirlwind as she struggles to overcome evil forces.
2. Elvis
This story is about the great Elvis Presley, played by a young Austin Butler. He absolutely wowed the critics and won the Golden Globe for Best Actor. It's happening touches on Elvis' childhood, his complicated relationship with manager Tom Parker, as well as his wife Priscilla and her role in his career. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, this film received eight Oscar nominations, so it's definitely worth watching before the awards.
3. The Banshees of Inisherin
An interesting story about friendship, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. On an island near Ireland, Pádraic is devastated when his friend Colm suddenly interrupts their lifelong friendship. With the help of his sister and a young villager, Pádraic is determined to fix the situation by any means necessary. It doesn't go exactly as planned, as he issues an ultimatum that leads to shocking consequences.
4. AfterSun
The British film After Sun is considered by many to be one of the best films of the past year. The story is about 11-year-old Sophie (Frankie Corio) and her father Callum (Mescal), who they spend the summer together on vacation in Turkey before the start of the new school year and her return to her mother. In addition, the film dealt with family relationships in an excellent way - a father who got divorced early and a daughter who is growing up.
5. Women Talking
The film "Women Talking" is set in an isolated religious colony, a Mennonite community. Women try to come to terms with their faith after a series of sexual assaults. This film is based on the true story described by Miriam Toews in the novel of the same name. The film stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley and Frances McDormand.
6. Tar
The distinguished conductor Lydia Tár has a great career, but at some point it will seem like she is everything against her. It is a story of strength, but also of personal drama carried by the great Cate Blanchett. She has already received several awards for this film, many believe that she will also receive an Oscar.
7. Triangle of fruits
This is a completely different film that will make viewers laugh and reminds of the series "Under Deck" and "White Lotus". Super rich cruise it won't be easy, the ship will run aground on the island. The film was directed by Swedish director Ruben Östlund and was nominated for best film.
8. The Whale
Brendan Fraser, a lonely and withdrawn English teacher, tries to reconnect with his teenage daughter. This is his last an opportunity for redemption. Darren Aronofsky's big and terrifying story is sure to leave its mark, with many highlighting this film as one of the best of the past year.
9. Living
The film "Living" was directed by Oliver Hemanus based on the script by Kazuo Ishiguro. The film is about an ordinary man who spent his life in an office and blindly kept to his schedule. An obsessive routine is the main thing in his life, but then he decides to do something wonderful.
10. All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
Nan Goldin's documentary about activism, feminism and work is definitely a must-watch story before the award. American photographer Nan Goldin has fought against a rich family Sackler, and this documentary has already won major awards.
