JA Bayona seeks glory with ‘The Snow Society’: does it have a chance of winning the Oscar?

Juan Antonio Bayona He didn’t get the Golden Globe for The Snow Society because it was snatched from him Anatomy of a fall. France did not choose this film as its candidate for the Oscars – in any case, it is up for five statuettes – and it could seem that the Spaniard has the path paved for the award for best international film.

But it is not so clear, because from the United Kingdom comes what will be its main rival, The area of ​​interestwhich has all the ballots to win the prize. Perfect Days (Japan), I captain (Italy) and Teacher’s room (Germany) are the other three rivals.

And Bayonne got the Oscar for The Snow Society -available on Netflix- the director will be crowned in Hollywoodwhere it is already more than established (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom o las series Penny Dreadful y The Lord of the rings).

Until now, the Spanish filmmakers who have won the award are Jose Luis Garci (Start overin 1982), Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoquein 1992), Pedro Almodovar (Everything about my motherin 1999) and Amenábar (out to seain 2004).

The Snow Society It is also up for the Oscar in the makeup and hairstyling category. Likewise, there is another Spaniard among the nominees: Pablo Berger (Snow White) thanks to the animated film Robot Dreams.