Oscars 2017: How Australia's record number of nominees will fare

By Garry Maddox
Updated February 25 2017 - 1:13pm, first published 11:21am
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in <i>La La Land</i>.
Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in <i>La La Land</i>.
A fascinating insight into a traditional tribal culture: <i>Tanna</i>, nominated for best foreign-language film. Photo: Supplied
A fascinating insight into a traditional tribal culture: <i>Tanna</i>, nominated for best foreign-language film. Photo: Supplied
Leading chances for a best actor and actress double: Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in <i>Fences</i>.  Photo: Paramount Pictures
Leading chances for a best actor and actress double: Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in <i>Fences</i>. Photo: Paramount Pictures

Who would have thought it? Just a year after Australia won a record six Academy Awards in a whirlwind 90 minutes for Mad Max: Fury Road, the country has a record 14 nominations at the Oscars.

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