After its long run of international accolades, it was fervently hoped that the new South African film, Tsotsi, should be nominated for an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category. And so it has come to pass.
The African-language film, directed by Gavin Hood and produced by Peter Fudakowski and co-produced by Paul Raleigh, was recently nominated for a Golden Globe and an Orange British Academy Award (BAFTA). This followed a double win at Edinburgh and Audience Choice awards at Toronto, Los Angeles and Denver. Tsotsi also won a Human Values award at Thessaloniki.
Foreign Language Golden Globe winner Paradise Now is also up for an Oscar. Other films that Tsotsi is competing against are: Don’t Tell, Joyeaux Noel and Sophie Scholl – The Final Days.
Screen Africa heartily congratulates the entire crew and cast of Tsotsi for all their wonderful successes thus far and wishes them the absolute best of luck for Oscar night, Sunday 5 March. Here’s hoping you bring home the Oscar!
