The Oscar nominees have become known

Society · 12:01 01.02.2006

The list of Oscar nominees in ten main categories was announced in the hall of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles.

The five contenders for the most prestigious film award in the "best film of the year" category include the films "Brokeback Mountain" directed by Ang Lee, "Munich" by Steven Spielberg, "Good Night, and Good Luck" by George Clooney, "Crash" by Paul Haggis, and "Capote" by Bennett Miller.

For the first time in many years, 311 films competed for the right to be called the best picture of this year. Compared to last year, the number of films increased by 16.5%.

Among foreign films, pictures from Italy, France, Palestine, Germany, and South Africa will compete for the title of best. The Russian film "The Italian" was eliminated from the competition.

Nominated for the Oscar in the "best actress of the year" category are Reese Witherspoon ("Walk the Line"), Felicity Huffman ("Transamerica"), Charlize Theron ("North Country"), Keira Knightley ("Pride & Prejudice"), and Judi Dench ("Mrs Henderson Presents").

Among men, the golden statuette will be contested by Heath Ledger ("Brokeback Mountain"), Philip Seymour Hoffman ("Capote"), David Strathairn ("Good Night, and Good Luck"), Terrence Howard ("Hustle & Flow"), and Joaquin Phoenix ("Walk the Line").

For the Oscar in the prestigious "best director of the year" category, this time the contenders are Ang Lee ("Brokeback Mountain"), Bennett Miller ("Capote"), Paul Haggis ("Crash"), George Clooney ("Good Night, and Good Luck"), and Steven Spielberg ("Munich").

Among supporting actresses, nominated for the golden statuette are Amy Adams ("Junebug"), Catherine Keener ("Capote"), Frances McDormand ("North Country"), Rachel Weisz ("The Constant Gardener"), Michelle Williams ("Brokeback Mountain").

Among men in the analogous category, George Clooney ("Syriana"), Matt Dillon ("Crash"), Paul Giamatti ("Cinderella Man"), Jake Gyllenhaal ("Brokeback Mountain"), and William Hurt ("A History of Violence") were named.

The winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Los Angeles at the Kodak Theatre on March 5.

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The Oscar nominees have become known

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