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Best Foreign Film Shortlist, Oscar 2012 (VIDEO)

First Posted: 01/18/12 04:10 PM ET   Updated: 01/18/12 04:57 PM ET

Not an institution to be outdone by the Golden Globes, the Academy has released their shortlist for best foreign language films, and only Sunday's winner "A Separation" transferred from the Globes' final nominees to this round. Lift your jaw up that Angie didn't make the big leagues and check out the trailers for the 8 other deserving foreign films below, including the one that really should be seen in 3D.

The final list of 5 will be announced Tuesday.

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Not an institution to be outdone by the Golden Globes, the Academy has released their shortlist for best foreign language films, and only Sunday's winner "A Separation" transferred from the Globes' fi...
Not an institution to be outdone by the Golden Globes, the Academy has released their shortlist for best foreign language films, and only Sunday's winner "A Separation" transferred from the Globes' fi...
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05:56 AM on 01/21/2012
Seediq Bale is the best!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxha5hNRuEE&feature=relmfu
04:44 AM on 01/20/2012
Compare with the 2 mins version Seediq Bale Tralier, I think 5 mins version trailer woule be better.
Because it tells more story about this film.

【Seediq Bale Tralier (5 mins)】
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edWKz9N6oO0
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Melody Breyer-Grell
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03:55 AM on 01/19/2012
Question : Does Meloncholia count even though it was made in English?
10:05 PM on 01/18/2012
Thanks for the list. I always enjoy the Foreign Film category.
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seereene1
More genius in a cracked pot than a whole one.
08:32 PM on 01/21/2012
Me too! And I often don't know what to put in my Netflix cue until the Oscar list comes out...
06:29 PM on 01/18/2012
"A Separation" is going to win