10 Oscar Winning Films

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

At the 89th Oscar ceremony, an unexpected incident happened: the award went not to La La Lenda, which was considered a generally recognized favorite, but to the gay drama Moonlight. On this occasion, Lifehacker compiled a selection of Oscar-winning films when no one expected it at all.

Moonlight

• Drama.
• USA, 2016.
• Duration: 110 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 2.

What is the surprise: during the presentation of the statuette for the nomination "Best Film"

there was an awkward embarrassment. The envelopes with the winning films were mixed up, and the award was presented to La La Lenda, who was considered the absolute favorite. However, the situation was quickly sorted out, the Oscar went to the rightful winner - the serious dramatic film Moonlight.

What is the movie about: A young black boy from birth is forced to fight for survival in Miami - a city ruled by drugs, money and villains. Despite the bad and contradictory people who surround him, he still decides to find his own path in life and change his fate.

In the spotlight

• Drama, crime, biography, history.
• USA, Canada, 2015.
• Duration: 128 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 1.

What is the surprise: The 88th Academy Awards will be remembered primarily for the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio finally received the long-awaited award for Best Actor in the film "The Survivor". In addition, it was expected that the best film of the year would be either "Mad Max: Fury Road", which received six statuettes, or "The Survivor", but according to the film Academy the best picture of the year was the tape "Spotlight".

What is the movie about: Based on true events, the story of how the journalists of The Boston Globe uncovered a serious scandal about child molestation by the priests of the Boston Metropolitanate.

Birdman

• Drama, melodrama, comedy.
• USA, 2014.
• Duration: 119 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 8.

What is the surprise: Birdman is a dark black comedy with a rather specific humor. In most cases, the film academy gives preference and victory to complex social dramas, but in 2015 it was this unusual and atypical film that received its attention.

What is the movie about: The former actor, who was once incredibly popular, is desperately trying to mend his life: to return to its former glory, deal with family problems and regain faith in himself.

Artist

• Drama, melodrama, comedy.
• France, Belgium, 2011.
• Duration: 96 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 9.

What is the surprise: It is a silent black and white film with little-known actors and a director. It looks more like an arthouse, most often such paintings are not given awards.

What is the movie about: The era of silent films is coming to an end, and talented actor George Valentine has to adapt to rapidly changing conditions. The actor, who is in love with him, Pippi Miller, helps the actor find his place in the cinema with sound.

No Country for Old Men

• Thriller, drama, crime.
• USA, 2007.
• Duration: 122 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 1.

What is the surprise: This film has an absolutely atypical genre for the Oscar - a neo-western thriller. The victories are usually won by more classic tapes.

What is the movie about: A mountain of corpses, a truck with heroin and two million dollars - such a find is found in the desert by an ordinary guy Llewelin Moss. After he decides to leave all this to himself, bloody gang warfare begins with chases and ultraviolence.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

• Fantasy, drama, adventure.
• USA, New Zealand, 2003.
• Duration: 201 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 9.

What is the surprise: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is the final installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. In addition to being part of a big movie epic, it is also a high-budget blockbuster.

What is the movie about: The hobbits are approaching Mount Doom to destroy the Ring of Power and save Middle-earth.

American beauty

• Drama, melodrama.
• USA, 1999.
• Duration: 122 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 4.

What is the surprise: In 1999, in addition to "American Beauty", the films "The Rules of Winemakers", "The Green Mile" and "The Sixth Sense" were nominated for the title of the best film. Everyone predicted a victory for the touching drama "The Rules of Winemakers", but the statuette went to the groundbreaking American Beauty.

What is the movie about: Lester Burnham, a 42-year-old man, is going through a midlife crisis with all its attendant symptoms: cheating on his wife, hatred of work, and lingering depression.

Silence of the Lambs

• Thriller, crime, detective, drama, horror.
• USA, 1990.
• Duration: 114 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 6.

What is the surprise: The Silence of the Lambs is the only award-winning horror film ever awarded. Most often, films of this genre are not nominated for "Oscar" because of too dark and depressing content.

What is the movie about: A psychopathic maniac kidnaps and kills young women. To catch a serial killer, the FBI is ready to make any sacrifices, even to involve a dangerous but brilliant killer in the investigation of the crime.

Annie Hall

• Melodrama, comedy.
• USA, 1977.
• Duration: 93 minutes
• IMDb: 8, 1.

What is the surprise: Woody Allen's films are good for everyone - they come out often, look easy and leave a pleasant aftertaste. But the Oscar does not win, because usually there are more important and more serious ribbons. But there are exceptions, as in the case of Annie Hall.

What is the movie about: The story of the origin, development and extinction of a romantic relationship between a New York comedian and an aspiring singer.

Midnight cowboy

• Drama.
• USA, 1969.
• Duration: 113 minutes
• IMDb: 7, 9.

What is the surprise: Midnight Cowboy is the only award-winning film ever with an X rating. This means that it is not recommended for those under the age of 17 due to its rather bold content.

What is the movie about: A naive provincial guy goes to New York to change his life and catch his luck by the tail, but he faces unforeseen difficulties and acquires unusual acquaintances.