<p>France has selected its choice of film for Oscars 2021 in the Best International Feature Film category and it is comedy/drama ‘Two of Us’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Filippo Meneghetti, the feature film made its debut with world premier in the Discovery section of Toronto last year and was released in France in early 2020.</p>

<p>‘Two of Us’ will release in the US on &nbsp;February 5, 2021. It centers on retirees Nina (Barbara Sukowa) and Madeleine (Martine Chevallier) who have hidden their deep and passionate love for many decades. Everybody, including Madeline’s family, thinks they are simply neighbors. When an unforeseen crisis turns their relationship upside down, Madeline’s daughter (Léa Drucker) begins to gradually unravel the truth between them.</p>

<p>‘Two Of Us’ (aka Deux in French) is produced by Paprika Films with The Party Film Sales on international rights.</p>

<p>Last year, France had sent ‘Les Misérables’ for Oscars,&nbsp;the Ladj Ly-hemled feature debut that went on to a nomination.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/oscars-2021-all-international-feature-films-submissions-so-far-340783" hreflang="en">Oscars 2021: All International Feature Films submissions so far</a></p>

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France has selected its choice of film for Oscars 2021 in the Best International Feature Film category and it is comedy/drama ‘Two of Us’. Directed by Filippo Meneghetti, the feature film made its debut with world premier in the Discovery section of Toronto last year and was released in France in early 2020.

France has selected its choice of film for Oscars 2021 in the Best International Feature Film category and it is comedy/drama ‘Two of Us’. Directed by Filippo Meneghetti, the feature film made its debut with world premier in the Discovery section of Toronto last year and was released in France in early 2020. ‘Two of Us’ will release in the US on February 5, 2021. It centers on retirees Nina (Barbara Sukowa) and Madeleine (Martine Chevallier) who have hidden their deep and passionate love for many decades. Everybody, including Madeline’s family, thinks they are simply neighbors. When an unforeseen crisis turns their relationship upside down, Madeline’s daughter (Léa Drucker) begins to gradually unravel the truth between them. ‘Two Of Us’ (aka Deux in French) is produced by Paprika Films with The Party Film Sales on international rights. Last year, France had sent ‘Les Misérables’ for Oscars, the Ladj Ly-hemled feature debut that went on to a nomination. Oscars 2021: All International Feature Films submissions so far Oscars update eligibility rules to allow drive-in screenings

Oscars 2021: France chooses 'Two of Us' as official selection for Best International Feature

<p>With only a few left days for Oscars 2020 ceremony, The Academy has&nbsp;started Oscars Movie Club that will feature one Best Film nominee from the list of nine everyday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Today on the list is our hot favourite '1917' that is helmed by Sam Mendes and is based on the story of two soldiers in the backdrop if WWI who are given a difficult task, having to brave enemies and more. The film is touted to be one of the front-runners for the top prize of Best Film Oscar with social media and audience at large impressed with the story, direction and acting in the film.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-why-we-think-sam-mendes-1917-is-front-runner-for-oscars-best-film-275491">This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film</a></p>

<p>Taking to their official Twitter page today, The Academy has shared BTS scenes from the film and trivia.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today, <a href="https://twitter.com/1917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1917</a> takes over Oscars Movie Club. Join the conversation: <a href="https://t.co/cNtuZpPksi">https://t.co/cNtuZpPksi</a> <a href="https://t.co/fJ9QSofQVF">pic.twitter.com/fJ9QSofQVF</a></p>
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1222574868618592256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>On a&nbsp;post on&nbsp;Facebook, The Academy shares how&nbsp;cinematographer Roger Deakins lit an entire scene using only flares,&nbsp;how composer Thomas Newman created a&nbsp;score for the film '1917' and in another they shared that in&nbsp;total, the production dug 5,200 meters of trenches, approximately one mile.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/1917-review-sam-mendes-film-is-haunting-heartbreaking-yet-the-most-compelling-piece-of-art-274832">Read the film's review here.</a></p>

<p>The Academy shared some pictures from the set and captioned, "Stars of&nbsp;@1917&nbsp;#GeorgeMacKay and&nbsp;@Dean_C_Chapman were dressed in hyper-realistic WWI uniforms including multiple layers: wool underwear, neckband shirts, civilian cardigans, hobnail boots, wool socks, wool trousers, canvas braces, a leather jerkin, plus webbing and helmet."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Stars of <a href="https://twitter.com/1917?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@1917</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeorgeMacKay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeorgeMacKay</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Dean_C_Chapman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dean_C_Chapman</a> were dressed in hyper-realistic WWI uniforms including multiple layers: wool underwear, neckband shirts, civilian cardigans, hobnail boots, wool socks, wool trousers, canvas braces, a leather jerkin, plus webbing and helmet. <a href="https://t.co/MKlidZSPjl">pic.twitter.com/MKlidZSPjl</a></p>
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1222574686078259200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Another tweet read, "A farmhouse built for&nbsp;@1917 was so realistic that a pair of swallows built a nest. The UK has strict rules about disturbing nesting birds so production couldn't strike the set until the birds left. However, a 2nd pair quickly arrived and the production had to wait all over again."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-1917-has-been-backed-by-indias-reliance-entertainment-274189">Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment</a></p>

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<p>Another tweet read,&nbsp;In Sam Mendes’&nbsp;@1917, the filmmakers used no digital background actors, hiring 500 men to play World War I soldiers. One particular scene alone required 475 background actors."</p>

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1222573226905092099?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2020</a></blockquote>
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With only a few left days for Oscars 2020 ceremony, The Academy has started Oscars Movie Club that will feature one Best Film nominee from the list of nine everyday.

With only a few left days for Oscars 2020 ceremony, The Academy has started Oscars Movie Club that will feature one Best Film nominee from the list of nine everyday. Today on the list is our hot favourite '1917' that is helmed by Sam Mendes and is based on the story of two soldiers in the backdrop if WWI who are given a difficult task, having to brave enemies and more. The film is touted to be one of the front-runners for the top prize of Best Film Oscar with social media and audience at large impressed with the story, direction and acting in the film. This is why we think Sam Mendes' '1917' is front runner for Oscars Best Film Taking to their official Twitter page today, The Academy has shared BTS scenes from the film and trivia. Today, @1917 takes over Oscars Movie Club. Join the conversation: https://t.co/cNtuZpPksi pic.twitter.com/fJ9QSofQVF — The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 29, 2020 × On a post on Facebook, The Academy shares how cinematographer Roger Deakins lit an entire scene using only flares, how composer Thomas Newman created a score for the film '1917' and in another they shared that in total, the production dug 5,200 meters of trenches, approximately one mile. Read the film's review here. The Academy shared some pictures from the set and captioned, "Stars of @1917 #GeorgeMacKay and @Dean_C_Chapman were dressed in hyper-realistic WWI uniforms including multiple layers: wool underwear, neckband shirts, civilian cardigans, hobnail boots, wool socks, wool trousers, canvas braces, a leather jerkin, plus webbing and helmet." Stars of @1917 #GeorgeMacKay and @Dean_C_Chapman were dressed in hyper-realistic WWI uniforms including multiple layers: wool underwear, neckband shirts, civilian cardigans, hobnail boots, wool socks, wool trousers, canvas braces, a leather jerkin, plus webbing and helmet. pic.twitter.com/MKlidZSPjl — The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 29, 2020 × Another tweet read, "A farmhouse built for @1917 was so realistic that a pair of swallows built a nest. The UK has strict rules about disturbing nesting birds so production couldn't strike the set until the birds left. However, a 2nd pair quickly arrived and the production had to wait all over again." Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment A farmhouse built for @1917 was so realistic that a pair of swallows built a nest. The UK has strict rules about disturbing nesting birds so production couldn't strike the set until the birds left. However, a 2nd pair quickly arrived and the production had to wait all over again. pic.twitter.com/pLVTIpVJIS — The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 29, 2020 × Another tweet read, In Sam Mendes’ @1917, the filmmakers used no digital background actors, hiring 500 men to play World War I soldiers. One particular scene alone required 475 background actors." In Sam Mendes’ @1917, the filmmakers used no digital background actors, hiring 500 men to play World War I soldiers. One particular scene alone required 475 background actors. pic.twitter.com/j1hvre9vAv — The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 29, 2020 × Oscars 2020: Mark Ruffalo, Gal Gadot, Mindy Kaling and others announced as presenters Also read: Oscars 2020: NBA legend Kobe Bryant to be honoured on the awards night Stephen King issues a detailed statement on Oscars diversity issue post backlash

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