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'Past Lives' offers an experience that demands an open heart, ready to feel deeply. It's more than just romance; it encapsulates simplicity, nobility, and the essence of pure cinema.

In 2022, the Academy opted to return to a fixed number of 10 nominees for Best Picture, moving away from the flexible five to ten nominees system based on total vote percentage (requiring over 5%). This change allowed 'Past Lives' to secure a spot among the finalists with just one additional Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. The cap at 10 nominations opens the door for other productions that might otherwise struggle to be recognized among the year's best. The previous year, 'They Talk' followed a similar path to 'Past Lives'.

Since the expansion for Best Picture nominees, only seven films have been nominated with only one other nomination: "A Serious Man", "The Blind Side", "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close", "Selma", "The Post", and "They Talk".

'Past Lives' recently clinched the Best Picture award at the Independent Spirit Awards, joining the ranks of iconic winners like "Fargo", "Birdman", "Spotlight", "Moonlight", and "Everything Everywhere All at Once". A total triumph.

The film marks the stunning debut of Celine Song. The Korean-Canadian director's first feature has dazzled audiences since its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2023 and the Berlinale, generating Oscar buzz through word of mouth.

A24 Films has transformed movie production in just over a decade. With numerous successes, it reached a pinnacle with 'Moonlight's' Oscar win in 2017.

Known for its unique brand and focus on independent cinema, A24 has turned many of its projects into gold, including 'A Most Violent Year', "Ex Machina", 'Room', 'The Lobster', '20th Century Women', 'Lady Bird', 'The Florida Project', 'Minari', and 'The Whale'.

The post-nomination buzz highlighted the absence of Song from the Best Director category, despite high competition. However, her direction has been celebrated with awards at other festivals, a well-deserved recognition.

The partnership between Celine Song and A24 is set to continue, with plans already in place to produce her next project. The success of her Oscar nomination has paved the way for her to direct alongside Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal, marking her as a rising talent.

Song is also in contention for Best Original Screenplay, another strength of the film alongside its direction. It's only fitting that this romantic tale is recognized as one of the year's best, with its beauty stemming from a unique script.

The nomination for 'Past Lives' is further evidence of Asian-related cinema's strong presence in Hollywood. Following the success of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' and 'Parasite', there's been a steady inclusion of films representing Asian culture.

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