What film helped establish the permanent Best Foreign Film Award?
Sciuscià
Il giardino dei Finzi Contini
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Bicycle Thieves
Answer
Sciuscià, the Italian neorealist drama directed by Vittorio De Sica, played a pivotal role in the establishment of the permanent Best Foreign Film Award at the Academy Awards. Released in 1946, the film's critical acclaim and international recognition highlighted the need for a dedicated category to honor non-English language cinema at the prestigious award ceremony.
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