Oscars 2024: WWII narratives feature heavily at this year’s Academy Awards
Oblique and powerful takes on the Second World War dominate at the Oscars, reports Adrian Pennington.
Adrian Pennington is a journalist, editor and commentator in the film and TV production space. He has produced and chaired conference sessions, co-written a book on stereoscopic 3D, edited several publications and is copywriter of marketing materials for the industry.
Oblique and powerful takes on the Second World War dominate at the Oscars, reports Adrian Pennington.
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