Das weiße Band / The White Ribbon

German director  Michael Haneke’s film The White Ribbon is being submitted to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences to be considered for nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category. It was selected by an independent jury part of German Films, the country’s promotion organization.  Sony Pictures has bought the U.S. distribution rights, and is scheduled to release the film nationwide come February.

Oscar consideration is possible because, although the U.S. release date is in February, they beat the October 1st deadline for submission to the Academy.

“The drama recounts a series of disturbing events and examines the malevolence of human nature.” –Variety

The Academy will release its list of the final five nominees for Best Foreign Language film on February 2^nd. The Academy Awards will air March 7^th.

Source: Variety