We are delighted to learn that Derek Tsang's “Better Days“, the Hong Kong contender for the 2021 Oscar as Best International Feature Film, has made it to the final selection and will officially compete on the 25th of April, alongside with “Another Round”, “Collective”, “The Man Who Sold His Skin” and “Quo Vadis, Aida?”
We have been following and covering extensively “Better Days” since its release. You can read and watch:
Our REVIEW of the Film
Our INTERVIEW to director Derek Tsang
Our AMP TALKS #7 where Panos Kotzathanasis, Rhythm Zaveri and Adriana Rosati discuss the Film on our YouTube Channel
““Better Days” manages to combine the best from both independent and mainstream cinema, which is the recipe that led to both critical and commercial success. Definitely one of the best films of the year.” (Panos Kotzathanasis)
Notably, Lee Isaac Chung's “Minari” and Chloe Zhao's “Nomadland” have both collected 6 nominations including “Best Film” for both, and making Steven Yeun the First Asian-American Best Actor Nominee in Oscars History.
The 2021 Academy Awards will take place Sunday, April 25.
