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This Year’s International Oscar Dark Horses, From ‘Kneecap’ to ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Lexy Perez
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From an Irish rap mockumentary to a Thai comedy hit, this year's international Oscar dark horses challenge the status quo with their bold, inventive stories.
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  • Kneecap, a cheeky 'docu-drama' about an Irish rap group, has won over Sundance audiences and been snatched up by awards heavyweight Sony Pictures Classics - a dark horse to watch.
  • How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, a mainstream Thai comedy that skipped festivals to become a box office smash in Southeast Asia, has been conquering global audiences on Netflix.
call sheet
Michael Fassbender, Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara, Dj Provaí, Pat Boonnitipat, Matthew Rankin, Guy Maddin, Sony Pictures Classics, Netflix, Studio Ghibli, Kneecap, How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, Flow, Universal Language
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