Very soon, or rather in 2024, life can be divided into the old and the new era of the Oscar. In four years time, new criteria for awarding the best film statuette will come into force. The American Film Academy has officially announced the introduction of the new rules, which have caused an uproar among viewers, critics and even representatives of the film business.
The goal of the innovations was certainly good and should lead to a tolerant attitude towards ethnic, racial, gender and inclusive minorities, but the public notes that in an attempt to be good for everyone, the representatives of the American Film Academy went a little too far.
So, starting in 2024, a film, regardless of genre and skill, cannot be nominated for an Oscar if:
- The main or minor character in it is not from the following ethnic groups: Asians, Blacks, Middle Easterners, Alaska or American indigenous peoples, or Hispanics.
- The cast consists only of men - the percentage of males in the project should not exceed 70% The remaining 30% should be represented by women, representatives of the LGBT community and people with disabilities.
- A nomination for Best Picture can only be awarded if the main theme is gender, race, or issues related to people with disabilities.
- In the process of creating a project, ethnic or sexual minorities, as well as people representing ethnic groups, should be involved at all stages of production.
If a film does not meet at least two criteria, it is not worthy of an Academy Award. In order to reduce criticism, the founders of the "Oscar" decided to introduce the rules gradually, but already now people ridicule the fact that even the best intentions line the road of the great prize to hell. For many years, the Oscar was considered the highest award in cinema, but many believe that innovation will be the beginning of the end. Netizens have already begun recommending that pedophiles, cannibals, zoophiles be included in the lists of mandatory participants in the process, as well as setting standards for soundtracks.
Material prepared by the editors of the website kinofilmpro.ru