The 2022 Oscars witnessed intense competition for the Best Picture award. The nominees included critically acclaimed films such as “The Power of the Dog,” “Belfast,” “Dune,” and “Licorice Pizza.” After much anticipation, “The Power of the Dog” emerged victorious, securing the coveted award. Directed by Jane Campion, the film was praised for its compelling storytelling, exceptional performances by its cast, and stunning cinematography. Set in the 1920s, it revolves around a complex family dynamic, love, and betrayal. The win solidifies “The Power of the Dog” as a remarkable cinematic achievement and cements its place in Oscar history..
CODA takes home the Oscar for Best Picture. It beats out contenders Belfast, The Power of the Dog, Don’t Look Up, Drive My Car, Dune, King Richard, Licorice Pizza and West Side Story. The award was presented by Liza Minelli and Lady Gaga.
CODA stands for Child of Deaf Adults, and that child is the protagonist of the film. Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the only one in her family who isn’t deaf, and because of that, she becomes her family’s means of communication with the rest of the community. At the same time, she is othered in school by association, due to her family’s difference. All her life, Ruby believed her path was laid out for her: her family is her life and work on the fishing boat was all she could envision for her future. But choir changes everything.
The cast, comprising of Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Daniel Durant, Eugenio Derbez, does amazing work – everyone pulls their weight and they sell the emotional richness of the story with such ease. The film also handles the issues the deaf community face on a daily basis, with a certain deftness and complexity.
Chatter of a possible win began when CODA won the SAG award for Best Ensemble, which is said to be quite the predictor when it comes to Best Picture Oscar winners. Spotlight took home the award and then the Oscar, and the same goes for Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite. With its Oscar win, CODA proves that there is some credence to these past patterns.
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The film CODA has won the Oscar for Best Picture, defeating strong contenders such as Belfast and The Power of the Dog. The movie revolves around Ruby, a child of deaf adults who becomes her family’s main means of communication with the outside world. Despite being othered at school due to her family’s difference, her life changes when she joins a choir. The cast delivers exceptional performances, portraying the emotional depth of the story. This win follows the film’s victory at the SAG Awards, suggesting a possible pattern for Best Picture Oscar winners. CODA also tackles the daily challenges faced by the deaf community.
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