Son of Saulwon Best Foreign Language Film at Sundays Academy Awards.
The film was widely considered to be the frontrunner in this race.
Nemes also co-wrote the film with Clara Royer.
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Thats the hope of this film, director Laszlo Nemes said while accepting the first win for Hungary.
InEWs review, critic Chris Nashawaty gaveSon of Saulan A and called it an absolute masterpiece.
Additionally, he praised it for its unique take on a familiar subject.
But Nemes is telling his story in a revolutionary new wayand its devastating.
Most people did not survive.
