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Feb 3 • 22:00 UTC • 🇧🇷 Brazil • Folha (PT)

Director of 'Sirât' apologizes after mocking the weight of Brazilian votes at the Oscars

Spanish director Oliver Laxe apologized after receiving backlash for his comments about Brazilian voters in the Academy, suggesting their influence would guarantee a win for any Brazilian entry.

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