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Controversy Erupts Over Dutch Oscar Entry 'Paikar' as Director Mike van Diem Calls for Re-vote
Dutch filmmaker Mike van Diem is urging a re-vote after the selection of the documentary 'Paikar' as the Netherlands' Oscar entry, arguing it damages the standing of Dutch feature films. Van Diem and journalist René Mioch criticize See NL, the organization overseeing the process, claiming they misled the committee about the prospects of fiction films. See NL head Nathalie Mierop defends the choice, noting that documentaries have increasingly reached nominations in recent years, citing examples like 'Collective' and 'Flee'. The commission size was reduced to nine members based on sector feedback, and member names were withheld to prevent personal attacks. Van Diem warns that choosing documentaries over features could marginalize Dutch narrative cinema despite the existence of separate Oscar categories.
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