FILM LECTURE: AND THE OSCAR GOES TO... THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF THE ACADEMY AWARDS

Through a series of themes and 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.

Cinema theatres are once again gearing up for the Oscar season. In the run-up to the ceremony on Sunday, March 15th, 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.

About Rudi de Boer
Steven Spielberg once said, “I dream for a living.” Rudi de Boer did not become a filmmaker himself, but his dream of turning a hobby into a profession has very much come true. Trained as a film scholar, Rudi has an equal love for blockbusters, obscure French arthouse films and surreal cinema. In every film, he finds something worth reflecting on, preferably over a cup of coffee or a beer. For twenty years now, Rudi has been giving film lectures and courses across the country.

Please note that this lecture will be presented in English.