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Where 13 of This Year's Top Oscar Contenders Were Filmed

Variety
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This year's Oscar contenders transport viewers to diverse locales, from ancient Rome to distant planets, showcasing filmmakers' creative visions and technical prowess.
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  • Director James Cameron filmed key scenes for his sci-fi epic 'Avatar: The Way of Water' on a custom-built 900,000-gallon tank, pushing the boundaries of underwater cinematography.
  • Acclaimed director Alejandro G. Iñárritu recreated the vibrant yet gritty atmosphere of 1970s Mexico City for his black comedy 'Bardo,' using over 6,000 period-accurate props to transport audiences back in time.
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