German Films Shine at 97th Oscars with Multiple Nominations

Edward Berger's 'Conclave' and Mohammad Rasoulof's 'The Sacred Fig Tree' lead Germany's hopes at the Academy Awards as global cinema takes center stage.

Edward Berger's 'Conclave,' a Vatican thriller, is nominated in eight categories, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Mohammad Rasoulof's 'The Sacred Fig Tree,' inspired by Iranian protests, represents Germany in International Feature Film category.
The German production 'September 5,' a retelling of the 1972 Munich Olympics attack, is nominated for Best Original Screenplay with support from Sean Penn as co-producer.
Visual effects artist Gerd Nefzer is in the running for his third Oscar with 'Dune: Part Two,' competing against 'Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom.'
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will also acknowledge efforts to combat recent Los Angeles wildfires as part of its broader themes.