Each year, the Oscars' best international film category brings to light the challenges faced by filmmakers from around the world. The selection process for this category is a complex and often contentious one, with governments playing a significant role in determining which films are submitted for consideration.
For filmmakers in countries like Iran and Greece, the Oscars can seem like an unattainable goal due to government censorship and interference. Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof's film, 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig,' was ultimately nominated for best international film but will represent Germany at the Oscars, where Rasoulof now resides after facing persecution in Iran.
