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Controversy Over Dutch Oscar Entry 'Paikar': Director Mike van Diem Calls for Re-vote
The Netherlands has selected the documentary 'Paikar' by Dawood Hilmandi as its entry for the Academy Awards, marking the first time since 1964 that a documentary has been chosen. This decision has sparked controversy, with former Oscar winner Mike van Diem and journalist René Mioch criticizing the choice as damaging to Dutch feature films. Van Diem argues that selecting a documentary undermines the position of fictional cinema, especially given his own film 'For the Girls' was a strong contender. See NL, the organization overseeing the selection, denies allegations of misleading the committee and notes that documentaries have increasingly gained traction in international categories. The committee size was reduced from twenty to nine members this year based on sector feedback.
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