“Oscar” Best Supporting Actress was awarded to Alicia Vikander – BBC Russian

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Image caption For the Swedish actress victory was the very first nomination for “Oscar”

The American film Academy awarded the “Oscar” for best supporting actress actress Alicia Vikander for her role in the film “The Girl from Denmark”.

In the film Tom Hooper Swedish actress played artist Gerda Wegener. For 27-year-old Wikander it was the first nomination for “Oscar”, and she immediately began winning.

As a result of voting actress ahead of Jennifer Jason Leigh ( “the hateful eight”), Kate Winslet ( “Steve Jobs”) Rooney Mara ( “Carol”) and Rachel McAdams “spotlight”.

The award ceremony takes place in Los Angeles. This year, it was preceded by a scandal related to the fact that among the nominees was not African-American. As a result, some of the directors and actors called to boycott the ceremony.

In addition, before the start of her next to the red carpet protest was held. The participants called for the elimination of racial discrimination from the movie. Film Academy has previously promised to update its membership in order to avoid similar incidents.

“Oscar” is awarded since 1929. Winners are selected members of the American Academy. Their number is estimated at more than five thousand people. Total prize is awarded in 24 nominations.