Martin Scorsese has become the most nominated living director in Oscar history, People reports.
Scorsese was recently nominated for his latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon, surpassing Steven Spielberg. people. Scorsese's latest nomination for Best Director is reportedly his 10th. The film received widespread acclaim and was nominated for 10 Academy Awards this year, including a spot in the coveted Best Picture category, the newspaper reported.
His latest nomination places him second only to the late William Wyler in terms of Oscar nominations, People magazine reported. Wyler, who passed away in 1981, reportedly still leads the nominations with a total of 12 nominations. According to the newspaper, Scorsese expressed his gratitude for the recognition and importance of the film “Killers of the Flower Moon,'' which explores an overlooked American tragedy and its resonance with the Osage community. That's what it means. (Related: Report: Director Martin Scorsese meets with Pope, then announces new film about Jesus)
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According to People magazine, Scorsese said, “Receiving this recognition from the Academy is a great honor for both myself and the many collaborators on “The Flower Moon''.'' said in a statement. “It was an incredible experience making this picture and working with the Osage community to tell a true American tragedy that has been hidden in the shadows of official culture for far too long.”
The veteran filmmaker also paid tribute to the late Killers of the Flower Moon composer Robbie Robertson, whose Native heritage and long-standing friendship with Scorsese inspired this film. People magazine reported that he helped make the project a reality.
“I just wanted to see Robbie Robertson alive and his work recognized. I'm so grateful for our long-standing friendship and for Robbie's efforts to raise awareness about his own Indigenous heritage. played an important role in my desire to bring this film to the screen,” he reportedly continued.
