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‘Universal Language’ Is the Only Oscar Entry Where a Turkey Was Arrested on the Set
The WrapStory by Steve Pond
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An offbeat Canadian film mixes quirky tales of kids, cash, and Groucho Marx in a frozen, surreal world that's unlike anything else in the Oscar race.
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- A turkey was actually arrested on the set of 'Universal Language' - a behind-the-scenes anecdote that adds to the film's delightfully bizarre charm.
- Director Matthew Rankin has crafted a visually stunning, genre-bending experience that blends influences from Winnipeg and Tehran, making it one of the most distinctive international films in contention.
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Matthew Rankin, TheWrap magazine, Universal Language