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2026 Oscar Nominations: Austria and Switzerland in the running
The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, recognizing cinematic achievements of 2025, were announced on January 22, 2026. While films like “One Battle After Another,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “Sentimental Value,” and “Wicked: Part Two” are considered frontrunners, Austrian and Swiss filmmakers are also hoping for recognition.The Oscar ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
Austrian Oscar Prospects
Austria has several contenders in the running for nominations this year. Richard Ladkani’s documentary, “Yanuni,” is a strong possibility for a nomination in the Best Documentary Feature category. The film explores the lives of the Yanomami people in the Amazon rainforest and their struggle against illegal gold mining. Yanuni Official Website
Additionally, the Austrian submission for Best International Feature Film, “Pfau – Bin ich echt?” (peacock – Am I Real?), was not selected as a finalist. FilminAustria
Swiss-Austrian Collaboration Gains Recognition
Edward Berger, a director with both Austrian and Swiss citizenship, has garnered attention for his film “The Ballad of Wallis Island,” a literary adaptation starring Colin Farrell and Tilda Swinton. The film has received pre-nominations for two awards: Best Original song for “Our Love” and Best Cinematography for James Friend’s work. Screen Daily
Key Nominees in Other Categories
The acting categories are highly competitive, with potential nominees including Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley, Renate Reinsve, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Wagner Moura. These actors have all delivered critically acclaimed performances in 2025 releases. Gold Derby
Key Takeaways
- Richard ladkani’s “Yanuni” is Austria’s strongest contender for an Oscar nomination in the Documentary Feature category.
- Edward Berger’s “the Ballad of Wallis Island” has received pre-nominations for Best Original Song and Best Cinematography.
- austria’s submission for Best International Feature Film, “Pfau –
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