
At just thirteen years old, she became famous almost overnight on both sides of the Atlantic. With deep emotions written across her face and a steel determination to save her younger brother, she guided audiences through the horrors of an infamous concentration camp. Long before the public had the opportunity to watch Dara of Jasenovac, the controversy and debate surrounding the film had already made headlines in political and artistic circles.

When choosing which film to watch, many people instinctively turn to movies that have won an Oscar. The assumption is simple: if a film has received the most prestigious award in cinema, it must be among the best and most artistically accomplished. But is that always the case? How does a film actually end up on the list of Oscar nominees? What qualities must it possess, and what requirements must it meet?