The Oscars are considered to be the most important film awards in the world. On February 9, 2020, they will be awarded for the 92nd time in Los Angeles. Due to the time difference, the Academy Awards will take place in the middle of the night according to German time. ProSieben will broadcast the award live on Monday, February 10 at 2 a.m. Would you like to get your own picture of the nominees? We introduce the films to you, show you the trailers and reveal where they are available – and where you can already see some of them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Le Mans 66 – Against Every Chance (Ford v Ferrari)
2 The Irishman
3 Jojo Rabbit
4th joker
5 Little Women
6th 1917
7th Once upon a time … in Hollywood
8th Parasite
The very big surprise did not come with the nominations for the Oscars 2020. The film with the most nominations is the comic adaptation “Joker” by director Todd Phillips. The film is nominated in a total of eleven categories.
Other films were also able to win the nominations. “The Irishman”, “1917” and Quentin Tarantino’s “Once upon a time in Hollywood” are each nominated in 10 categories. German films are not among the nominees this year.
Le Mans 66 – Against Every Chance (Ford v Ferrari)
In motorsport of the 1950s, engineers and designers tried to outdo each other with their new works. Henry Ford hires Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles to create a racing car the world has never seen.
On Demand / Streaming:
unfortunately not yet available
DVD / Blu- ray:
available from May 2nd
Pre-order DVD (14.99 euros)
Pre-order Blu-ray (17.99 euros)
The Irishman
Frank Sheeran works as a debt collector and problem solver for mafia boss Russel Bufalino. On Russell’s recommendation, union leader Jimmy Hoffa hires him as his bodyguard, and over time the two develop a close friendship. Then Frank gets the order to murder his boss.
Watch in the cinema
On Demand / Streaming:
Netflix
DVD / Blu-ray:
unfortunately not yet available
Jojo Rabbit
The film is about a little boy during World War II. His only escape from reality is through his imaginary friend, a parodied version of Adolf Hitler, who reinforces his patriotic attitude. A young girl makes Jojo doubt and questions her views.
watch in the cinema
On Demand / Streaming:
unfortunately not yet available
DVD / Blu-ray:
available from June 30th
Pre-order DVD (17.99 euros)
Pre-order Blu-ray (19.99 euros)
joker
The mentally unstable Arthur Fleck does not lead a dream life. In his work as a costumed advertising sign bearer, he is often the target of ridicule and attacks. In his run-down apartment, he dreams of a better life and a job as a stand-up comedian. When the funding for his psychological care is suddenly canceled, the disaster takes its course.
watch in the cinema
On Demand / Streaming:
unfortunately not yet available
DVD / Blu-ray:
available from March 12th
Pre-order DVD (15.99 euros)
Pre-order Blu-ray (17.99 euros)
Little Women
Four sisters grow up in the middle of the 19th century and have to come to terms with the rigid gender roles of that time. The older they get, the more they need to understand the obstacles that stand in their way of asserting themselves as women. They realize how much they differ from one another.
watch in the cinema
On Demand / Streaming:
unfortunately not yet available
DVD / Blu-ray:
unfortunately not yet available
1917
In the middle of the action of World War I, two young British soldiers have to fulfill a seemingly impossible mission: In a race against time, the two have to cross enemy territory and deliver a highly urgent message that can save hundreds of men.
watch in the cinema
On Demand / Streaming:
pre-order at Amazon Video (11.99 euros)
DVD / Blu-ray:
available from June 30th
Pre-order DVD (18.79 euros)
Pre-order Blu-ray (19.29 euros)
Once upon a time … in Hollywood
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is set in 1969, at a time when everything is changing. TV star Rick Dalton (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double (played by Brad Pitt) have to find their way in an industry they barely recognize.
watch in the cinema
On Demand / Streaming:
Amazon Video (from 3.99 euros)
Max cathedrals (from 4.99 euros)
Google Play Films (from 3.99 euros)
iTunes (from 4.99 euros)
DVD / Blu-ray:
Pre-order DVD (7.44 euros)
Order Blu-ray (8.59 euros)
Parasite
The Kim family of four has long been unemployed and lives in a shabby basement. When the youngest offspring manages to get a job as a tutor for a wealthy family, it offers his family a way out of unemployment. The youngest son ensures that all other servants in the family are replaced by his family members. But what follows then dwarfs everything.
watch in the cinema
On Demand / Streaming:
see on Amazon Video
DVD / Blu-ray:
available from February 27th
Order DVD (9.77 euros)
Order Blu-ray (12.27 euros
