Martin Scorsese has become the most nominated living director in Oscar history, according to People. Scorsese’s recent nomination for his latest work, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” marked his tenth Oscar nomination, surpassing Steven Spielberg.
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The film received widespread acclaim, garnering 10 Oscar nominations, including one in the prestigious Best Picture category. With this latest nomination, Scorsese is second only to the late William Wyler in terms of Oscar nominations, with Wyler leading the way with a total of 12 nominations, even though he passed away in 1981.
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Scorsese expressed his gratitude for the recognition and importance of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a film that explores a forgotten American tragedy and its impact on the Osage community. In a statement, Scorsese said, “It is deeply gratifying to receive this recognition from the Academy for myself and so many of my collaborators on Killers of the Flower Moon. It was a remarkable experience making this film, working together with the Osage community to tell the story of a true American tragedy, hidden in the shadows of official culture for too long.”
The renowned filmmaker also paid tribute to Robbie Robertson, the late “Killers of the Flower Moon” composer, whose native heritage and longtime friendship with Scorsese were instrumental in bringing the project to fruition. Scorsese commented: “I only wish Robbie Robertson had lived to see his work recognized – our many years of friendship and Robbie’s growing awareness of his own native heritage played a crucial role in my desire to bring this film to the screen.”