The scandal with the announcement of the winners in the prestigious nomination "The Best Film" has already been recognized as the most serious embarrassment in the history of the Oscar. Because of the mistake that is unacceptable at events of this level, the creators of the film "Moonlight" almost lost a well-deserved award, and the film crew of the tape "La-la-Land" was bitterly disappointed.
Funny, but sad
The Oscar ceremony was in full swing when the 79-year-old Warren Beatty stepped onto the stage to finally name the "Best film" of the 89th film award. The legendary actor opened the envelope, was surprised at what he had read, and uncertainly pronounced the name of the musical La La Land, to which many predicted victory.
After that, the joyful director, producers and actors of the film went out to receive an Oscar and say the preparation of the speech. They were prevented by the organizers of the action, who apologized, reported that a monstrous mistake occurred. The envelopes were mixed up and Mr. Beatty called the winner wrong, because the academicians chose the film "Moonlight" for the year.
"La La Lenda" was regretfully forced to retire ...
Responsible for error
Today on the site of the American Film Academy there was an official statement of the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, which before the ceremony is responsible for the safety and secrecy of envelopes with the names of the Oscar winners.
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The appeal says that Warren Beatty and his partner Faye Dunaway (representing the picture) was issued an envelope from another nomination. An unpleasant incident is being investigated, and the apologized for the affected parties (La La Lande and Moonlight, Beatty and Dunaway, the Oscars).