After a year of many changes in the industry cinema the world and the impact of the epidemic, the 94th Oscar film awards ceremony has returned in its traditional form with the participation of stars and the MC’s host. There the 94th Oscar’s Best Picture award was given to the movie CODA.
CODA received three nominated at Oscar 2022 and winning in all three notable award categories – Best movie. The film won the award after overcoming 9 other formidable opponents, including the most formidable opponent The Power of the Dog (12 nominations). The film also helps Apple TV+ become the first online system to own a film that wins the Best Picture category at the Oscars.
CODA directed by Sian Heder was premiered at the 2021 Sundance International Film Festival. Initially the film was considered a “underdog” when appearing on the Oscar 2022 nomination list when the media and experts continuously give favor and expectation to names like The Power of the Dog Drive My Car and Dune.
In the pre-Oscar era CODA had never been highly rated compared to other films in the same nomination category. However, a few days before the 2022 Oscars, many international newspapers paid attention to this project and expected the film to do well at this year’s awards ceremony.
When CODA won the Best Film category at the Producers Guild Awards, audiences and critics immediately had something to say. look changed with the movie. It is at this moment that CODA rises to become a candidate that promises to create a surprise at the 2022 Oscars.
CODA stands for “child of deaf adults” raised by at least one deaf person. The work also became the first online project to win the Best Film category at an Oscar.
The film is about a family who makes a living by fishing in the city of Gloucester, Massachusetts. (America). Their youngest daughter – Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the only one in the family who is not deaf and can communicate normally with the community. Ruby is faced with the decision to pursue her dream of singing or stay in the countryside to help her relatives.
The film scored thanks to the coming-of-age story of little girl Ruby. Despite taking on a difficult role, actress Emilia Jones was able to portray many emotions of the character.
Notably, the film also made history by becoming the first film project with an ensemble cast. hearing impaired wins at an Oscar. Three of CODA‘s four main actors are people who actually have hearing and speech disabilities. The only person who is not deaf in CODA is the female lead Emilia Jones.
But director Heder’s boldness was rewarded when CODA received many compliments and support from the deaf community for the way she built it. portray their lives on screen.
The film’s supporting actor – Troy Kotsur also won in the Best Supporting Actor category. He became the first deaf actor to win the prestigious Oscar.
Before winning the 2022 Oscar, Troy Kotsur was also honored at many other film awards such as the British Film Awards, the SAGs, the Critics’ Choice awards for his role in the movie CODA.
Standing on the men’s stage The actor shared: “I really want to thank all the wonderful stages for the deaf in this world. That’s where I was allowed and given the opportunity to show my talent as an actor.”
Despite being one of the films with the fewest nominations, CODA </ em>did the unthinkable when spectacularly winning 3/3 nominations including Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Movie.
Humanity and warmth factor Pressure is what makes CODA a movie about family love. True relationships are shown in a natural and very touching way CODA creates a new wave with positive messages that help the audience easily accept it through the performances of cast members Marlee Matlin Troy Kotsur and Daniel Durant.
When the movie< em> CODA premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was sold to Apple for a record $25 million. The film’s actress Marlee Matlin has said she hopes the film will create “a tidal wave” of awareness for the deaf community. A few months after the film’s official broadcast, the actress changed her opinion and believed that this would be a “tsunami”.
The faith of actress Marlee Matlin has completely came true to the surprise of many audiences. Many people affirm that CODA is the most “unbelievable” Best Picture winner in the history of the Oscars. Not because the film isn’t unique, but because the Academy rarely awards a family story with such peaceful and gentle developments.
Previously, at the Oscars, films revolving around family themes often tend to go badly in order to push the climax to a climax, a typical example of which can be mentioned is Marriage Story . But CODA does not follow that familiar path.
CODA is a movie that soothes and heals the soul. The film is the sum of the sweetness and warmth of family affection and this has made the film special, receiving nods from members of the Academy.
Screenplay The film, written by female director Sian Heder, is a remake of the French version – La Famille Bélier (2014) that incorporates many amusing situations and dialogues to lead the story. In a duration of 111 minutes, the director mixes many genres from coming-of-age to a bit of family comedy music of High School Musical and the pure school love of protagonist. Based on familiar elements in American cinema, Sian Heder crafted it into a unique work that surprises from beginning to end.
In addition to the main actors, the supporting actors in the film all have the opportunity to shine in their own way, creating a special impression for the film. Unable to use words to communicate, members of the Rossi family connect with each other by heart. Every conversation Ruby has with her brother’s parents is a lesson that no school teaches, helping her better understand herself and her family. Conflicts are built and resolved gently, leaving a lot of meaning in the film.
Taking on the main role of Ruby in CODA is British actress – Emilia Jones born in 2002. Even though she is young, she has acting experience since she was 8 years old. It took Emilia nearly 9 months to learn sign language. Emilia combines hand gestures and natural facial expressions to portray a lovely, pure and confidant Ruby character.
Author Glenn Whipp of Los Angeles Times evaluates Emily as having a realistic, natural acting and capturing the character of a lovely teenage girl. storms and dreams. Emily’s voice was also praised for being warm and melodious. Music is also a special connecting element throughout the work.
Producer Patrick Wachsberger of CODA also admitted to being surprised by the film’s victory. He shared after the awards ceremony: “You can dream about such a thing, but it’s still so unbelievable. The movie has touched the audience, it’s the dream of families, it’s something we always kept in my heart. I also saw many viewers wipe away their tears when the movie ended.”
US President – Joe Biden also praised the film’s deaf cast: “I believe you understand the influence you bring to this country. The film has helps a lot of people.”
When the 2022 Oscars ended with the victory of CODA many audiences also expressed regret for The Power of the Dog‘s film with the most nominations had only one award for Best Director.
On social networks, the news that CODA won the Excellent Film award sparked many mixed comments under the comment box. Besides the praise for its warmth and positive values, the film brought no shortage of comments saying that a film with a more thorny topic like The Power of the Dog is better than >Drive My Car deserves the award.
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