The Hollywood Foreign Press Association often differs with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences when it comes to films not in the English language.
Case in point this year, two titles not eligible in the International Feature Oscar race made the cut with the Golden Globes this morning as both Italy’s The Life Ahead and A24’s Korean-American family drama Minari scored nominations in the Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language category.
As a U.S. production, Minari does not qualify for the Oscars’ similar category, but can compete in all others there. The status of Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari as a Foreign Language title at the Globes rendered it eligible in all other races save Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Motion Picture – Musical
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