10 movies, absolutely unexpectedly received the "Oscar"

On the 89th award ceremony "Oscar" there was an unexpected incident: award went not "La La Lendu", which was considered a recognized favorite and gay drama "Moonlight." On this occasion Layfhaker made a selection of films that have received the "Oscar" when no one did not expect.

Moonlight

• Drama.
• United States, 2016.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,2.

What a surprise: during the presentation of figurines for the nomination "Best Film"
there was an awkward embarrassment. The envelopes with the winning films were confused, they handed the award "La La Lendu", which was considered as the absolute favorite. However, the situation fairly quickly sorted out, "Oscar" went to the rightful winner - a serious dramatic film "Moonlight."

What is the movie about: A young black boy from birth to fight for survival in Miami - a city ruled by drugs, money and villains. Despite the bad and contradictory people who surround him, he still decides to find his path in life and change the fate.

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In the spotlight

• Drama, Crime, Biography, history.
• USA, Canada, 2015.
• Duration: 128 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,1.

What a surprise: 88th award ceremony "Oscar" was remembered above all by the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio finally received the coveted award for Best Actor in the film "Survivor." In addition, it was expected that would be the best film of the year, or "Mad Max: Road Rage", which received six figurines, or "Survivor," but according to the Academy Awards best picture of the year was the film "In the center attention. "

What is the movie about: Based on a true story the story of how the journalists of the newspaper The Boston Globe revealed serious scandal of child molestation by priests of the Boston archdiocese.

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Birdman

• Drama, romance, comedy.
• United States, 2014.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

What a surprise: "Birdman" - gloomy black comedy with a rather peculiar sense of humor. In most cases, film academy prefers and winning complex social drama, but in 2015 its focus was awarded this very unusual and atypical film.

What is the movie about: A former actor who was once extremely popular, is desperately trying to rebuild their lives: to return to its former glory, to deal with family problems and again to have faith in yourself.

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Artist

• Drama, romance, comedy.
• France, Belgium, 2011.
• Duration: 96 min.
• IMDb: 7,9.

What a surprise: This silent black and white film with maloizvesnymi actor and director. It's more like art house, often reward such pictures are not allowed.

What is the movie about: The era of silent film comes to an end, and the talented actor George Valentine have to adapt to rapidly changing conditions. Find their place in a movie with sound helps the actor in love with his showgirl Peppy Miller.

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Old Men

• Thriller, Drama, Crime.
• United States, 2007.
• Duration: 122 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,1.

What a surprise: In this absolutely atypical for the award "Oscar" genre - a neo-Western thriller. Usually wins the more classical tape.

What is the movie about: A mountain of corpses, a truck with heroin and two million dollars - a discovery in the desert finds ordinary guy Lyuelin Moss. After he decides to leave it all yourself, begin bloody warring with chases and ultranasiliem.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

• Fantasy, drama, adventure.
• USA, New Zealand, 2003.
• Duration: 201 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,9.

What a surprise: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" - the last part of the trilogy "The Lord of the Rings." In addition, it is part of the great epic, so it is also a big-budget blockbuster.

What is the movie about: Hobbits are closer to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and save Middle Earth.

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American Beauty

• Drama, Romance.
• United States, 1999.
• Duration: 122 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,4.

What a surprise: In 1999, for the best film in addition to "American Beauty," claimed the painting "The Cider House Rules," "The Green Mile" and "The Sixth Sense." All predicted a victory touching drama "The Cider House Rules," but the statuette went to the groundbreaking "American Beauty."

What is the movie about: 42-year-old Lester Burnham is experiencing middle age crisis with all its attendant symptoms: cheating wife, hatred of work and prolonged depression.

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Silence of the Lambs

• Thriller, crime, detective, drama, horror.
• United States, 1990.
• Duration: 114 minutes.
• IMDb: 8,6.

What a surprise: "Silence of the Lambs" - the only one in the history of the award horror movie, Which was awarded the main prize. Most often, the films of this genre for the "Oscar" is not nominated because of too dark and oppressive content.

What is the movie about: Maniac psychopath kidnaps and kills young women. To catch a serial killer, the FBI is ready to make any sacrifice, even to bring to the investigation of serious crime, but brilliant killer.

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Annie Hall

• Romance, comedy.
• USA, 1977.
• Duration: 93 min.
• IMDb: 8,1.

What a surprise: Films of Woody Allen's all good - often overlooked, easy to look and leave a pleasant aftertaste. That's just the "Oscar" do not win, because they are usually more important than tape and more serious. But there are exceptions, as in the case with "Annie Hall."

What is the movie about: History of origin, development and extinction of a romantic relationship between a New York comic and aspiring singer.

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Midnight cowboy

• Drama.
• United States, 1969.
• Duration: 113 min.
• IMDb: 7,9.

What a surprise: "Midnight Cowboy" - the only one in the history of film-award winner with a rating of X. This means that persons under 17 years of watching this film is not recommended because of the rather bold content.

What is the movie about: Naive provincial boy is sent to New York to change lives and to get lucky by the tail, but is faced with unforeseen difficulties and acquires unusual acquaintances.

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