Why European Cinema Is on a Critical High, But Also a Commercial Low
Remarkably, European films have been making a significant impact this year. A variety of European productions have found their place in the competition for this season’s Oscars. Notable contenders include Jacques Audiard’s innovative transgender crime musical titled Emilia PĂ©rez, Edward Berger’s suspenseful papal thriller named Conclave, Coralie Fargeat’s unique blend of body horror and satire entitled The Substance, Steve McQueen’s dramatic World War II film known as Blitz, Tim Fehlbaum’s gripping historical thriller called September 5, and Pablo Almodovar’s poignant end-of-life drama, which goes by the title The Room Next Door. These films are considered strong contenders for the awards.