Volker Bertelmann, also known as Hauschka, has won the award for best original score for All calm on the west front at the 95th Academy Awards. It’s his first Oscar win. Bertelmann defeated Justin Hurwitz by BabylonCarter Burwell by The Banshees of InisherinSon Lux by Everything everywhere at onceand John Williams for The Fabelmans.
All calm on the west front it was nominated in nine categories in total. In addition to Best Original Score, the film also competed for Best Picture, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It won Best International Feature Film, Best Production Design, and Best Cinematography.
This year, the Academy Awards is airing all 24 categories on air. This decision follows controversy last year when they removed eight categories from the 2022 Oscars livestream. Many industry insiders said the move downplayed the creative achievements of certain departments that are responsible for a film’s success, including filmmaking. original score, editing and make-up and hairdressing.
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