What Makes A Film 'International'? The Answer Isn't Really Clear.

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by international and foreign language films in American award ceremonies like the Oscars and Golden Globes. It highlights the outdated nature of the term 'foreign' and the changes made by the Academy Awards to rename the category to 'International Feature Film'. However, the rules remain unchanged, requiring predominantly non-English dialogue. The transcript also examines specific cases like Netflix's Lionheart and A24's The Farewell, which faced eligibility issues due to language criteria. It explores the cultural identity in films and the potential for more diverse categories in the future.

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