Czech Republic Throws Oscar Spotlight on ‘I’m Not Everything I Want to Be’—But Is It the Underdog We Didn’t See Coming?
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Ever wonder if the cosmos nudges our cinematic tastes a little? Well, as Mercury does its unpredictable dance in retrograde, the Czech Film and Television Academy took a bold leap, nominating Klára Tasovská’s documentary, I’m Not Everything I Want to Be, as the nation’s contender for Best International Feature at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. This isn’t just any film pick—it’s a journey through the lens of Libuse Jarcovjáková, a fierce photographer who captured Prague’s rebellious underground scene of the ‘80s before escaping to West Berlin, all wrapped in a spellbinding blend of diaries and thousands of analog snaps. Talk about turning the past into a present-day masterpiece! Why does this choice feel so aligned with the current cosmic vibe? Perhaps it’s the daring spirit of transformation the stars are whispering to us now. And oh, this is the very first time the Czech academy flexed its muscle through a two-round selection showdown, crowning Tasovská’s work from a shortlist that had plenty of contenders vying for spotlight glory. With the Oscars looming, can this artful rebel’s story break through to Hollywood’s glitzy stage? Stay tuned—the universe might just have a few surprises in store. LEARN MORE
The Czech Film and Television Academy has selected Klára Tasovská’s documentary I’m Not Everything I Want to Be as the country’s submission for best international feature at the 98th Academy Awards.
The formally daring documentary, which premiered at last year’s Berlinale and won this year’s Czech Lion for best documentary, profiles photographer Libuse Jarcovjáková, an uncompromising artist who chronicled Prague’s underground scene in the 1980s before fleeing to West Berlin. Drawing from her private diaries and thousands of analog photographs, the director charts Jarcovjáková’s life from the dissident art circles of communist Czechoslovakia to high-fashion shoots in Tokyo.
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The Oscar selection marks the first time the Czech academy has chosen its candidate through a two-round process. From a shortlist of three — Broken Voices, Caravan and I’m Not Everything I Want to Be — the latter was selected by 194 eligible academy members.
Last year’s Czech entry, Jirí Mádl’s Waves, reached the Oscars’ international feature shortlist but did not secure a nomination. The Czech Republic has scored three wins in the category, including Jan Sverák’s Kolya (1996) and, under the Czechoslovak banner, The Shop on Main Street (1965) and Jirí Menzel’s Closely Watched Trains (1966). The last Czech film to receive a nomination was Ondrej Trojan’s Zelary in 2003.
The Academy will announce the 15-film international feature shortlist Dec. 16, with nominations revealed Jan. 22. The Oscars take place March 15 in Los Angeles.
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