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Oscars Criticized for Lack of Political Engagement

Updated 2026-05-11 13:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Pedro Almodóvar has criticized the 2026 Oscars for their lack of political engagement, particularly regarding recent conflicts. He argues that major global issues were not adequately addressed in this year’s awards.

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Pedro Almodóvar Calls Out the 2026 Oscars for Ignoring Politics: ‘There Were Not Many Protests Against the War’ in Gaza or Against Trump

Pedro Almodóvar recently spoke to the Los Angeles Times ahead of his latest movie, “Bitter Christmas,” competing at the Cannes Film Festival and called out the Oscars for being blatantly apolitical this year. “You know, I’m not really blaming anyone in particular, but it was quite notabl

2026-05-11 13:19 UTC