Tran Anh Hung's film in the top 15 Oscars

In the shortlist of nominees announced on the morning of December 22, the film representing France competes with the worksAmerica(Armenia),The Monk and the Gun(Bhutan),Fallen Leaves(Finland),The Teachers' Lounge(Virtue),Godland(Iceland),Io Capitano(Italy),Perfect Days(Japan),Totem(Mexico),The Mother of All Lies(Morocco),Society of the Snow(Spain),Four Daughters(Tunisia),20 Days in Mariupol(Ukraine),The Zone of Interest(Older brother).

According to the newspaperVariety, the films will continue to be voted on from January 11 to 16, 2024, before the final list of nominees is announced on January 23.

The Taste of Thingsadapted from novelThe Life and Passion of Dodin-Bouffant, Gourmet(1924) by Marcel Rouff. The main character Dodin (played by Benoit Magimel) is a famous chef who spends all his time thinking about top-quality dishes. Dodin's talent is so famous that he is considered "the Napoleon of cuisine".

Chef Eugénie (Juliette Binoche) works for Dodin and has a great sense of flavor and ingredients. Eugénie is admired by many but refuses to take the limelight, dedicating herself to the kitchen. She teaches the maid's 13-year-old niece (Bonnie Chagneau Ravoire) to master her cooking skills.

Eugénie is proposed to by Dodin, but she hesitates. Dodin decides to cook for Eugénie, something he has never done before, to express his love.

The work received much praise from critics, and wasDeadlineThe review has a unique way of telling stories, successfully honoring the senses in the culinary experience.GuardianPraise the film for having many beautiful scenes, exuding charm and sophistication.Hollywood Reporterhighly appreciated the acting of the main actors.

In an interview withVarietyIn May, Tran Anh Hung said he wanted to turn food into a love story and follow the process of forming a connection between two lovers.

France hasn't won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film since 1993. Last year's entry -Saint OmerAlice Diop's - not nominated in the final round.

Tran Anh Hung, 61 years old, settled in France after 1975. He studied at the prestigious film school École Louis-Lumière. WorksGreen papaya scentThe director's film won the Caméra d'Or award at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for an Oscar in the category of Best Foreign Language Film. On May 28, Tran Anh Hung won the Best Director award at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

Glowing Ashesdirected by Bui Thac Chuyen, adapted from a story by Nguyen Ngoc Tu, is a Vietnamese film that has been shortlisted for the Best International Film category, but was not on the shortlist. In recent years, Vietnam has sent films for nomination such asI see yellow flowers on green grass, Miss Saigon, Hai Phuong, Blue Eyes, The Godfatherbut all failed.

The 96th Academy Awards are scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, USA on March 10 next year.