Oscars 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads Nominations with Historic Milestone

'Die Saat des Heiligen Feigenbaums' represents Germany in a strong year for international and German film contributions.

'Emilia Pérez,' a French musical-thriller, secures 13 nominations, the most ever for a non-English language film, including Best Picture and Best International Film.
Germany's 'Die Saat des Heiligen Feigenbaums,' directed by Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, is nominated for Best International Film, highlighting its clandestine production and political themes.
Edward Berger's 'Konklave,' with eight nominations including Best Picture, continues the director's Oscar success after his 2023 triumph with 'Im Westen Nichts Neues.'
The German film 'September 5 – The Day Terror Went Live,' based on the Munich Olympics tragedy, earns a nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
The Oscars ceremony, set for March 2, will proceed as planned despite recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, with Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time.