CLEAN : Oscars Amour favorite

The transcript covers reflections on the European film industry, emphasizing the importance of nominations over winning. It highlights cultural differences between European and American filmmakers, discusses past events, and shares insights on the film 'Amour' as a favorite for awards. The speaker expresses happiness about nominations and provides cultural and economic observations.

What does the speaker imply about the differences in perspectives between European and American filmmakers?

What significant event does the speaker refer to that happened a year ago?