And the Oscar Goes to... with Rudi de Boer

Once again, we are gearing up for Oscar season! In the run-up to the ceremony on Sunday 15 March, film studios release their very best work to the big screen. As soon as the Oscar nominations are announced, film lovers eagerly debate which films, filmmakers and directors truly deserve this ultimate honour. But does a golden statuette really guarantee a certain kind of quality? For actors, winning an Oscar is seen as a crowning achievement, one that can open new doors overnight. Yet some films and filmmakers have never received the recognition they arguably deserved, given their importance in film history. Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, Spike Lee, Charlie Chaplin, Cary Grant and Glen Close never took home an Oscar. Even Citizen Kane, often cited as the greatest film ever made, did not win Best Picture.

Through a series of themes and, of course, plenty of film clips, film scholar Rudi de Boer guides you through the world of the Oscars, from the do’s and don’ts of winning an Academy Award to the most iconic winners and their unforgettable speeches. You'll be ready for Hollywood's biggest night in no time!