Victory or defeat, controversy, surprises and the red carpet: here are all the elements of a good Oscars night. Every year, film fans tune in to this awards ceremony, which crowns the best productions of the past year. And every year, the results of this ceremony lead to lively debate among enthusiasts. Which film, actor, script or costume is the most deserving? Opinions are not always unanimous.
Many questions are raised in the cinephile sphere during this awards season. As we applaud the winners, another question may arise in the corner of our minds: why is the American ceremony called the"Oscars"?
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In France, the 7th art award ceremony is called the " César ", in reference to the sculptor César, who designed the metal trophy. In Italy, it's the Venice Mostra: the term "mostra" can be translated as "showcase", so the festival is the showcase of cinema. What about the Oscars?
Officially, the name of the American ceremony is"Academy Awards". The name Oscar first appeared in 1934 as a nickname for the statuette. Its origin can be traced back to two different stories. One is that Margaret Herrick, a member of the Academy, started calling the trophy Oscar, because of its resemblance to her uncle, named... Oscar. The second explanation could be linked to American actress Bette Davis: the artist's first husband, Harmon Oscar Nelson, could also have had a resemblance to the statuette.
The official website of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has chosen to mention Margaret Herrick's story on its site, while pointing out that the actual origins of the nickname remain unclear. The name Oscar was officially adopted in 1939, and is now widely used to refer to the ceremony.
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