Question 1

Why was this Italian-set film submitted as Yugoslavia's entry for the 1959 Oscars?

Accepted Answer

The film was a joint production between Italy and Yugoslavia, and was submitted as Yugoslavia's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category, earning a nomination.

Question 2

What is the central conflict in The Year Long Road?

Accepted Answer

The plot concerns a voluntary joint effort to construct a highway, and the animosity from this endeavor wreaks havoc on various Romeo-Juliet romances in the region.

Question 3

Which awards did The Year Long Road receive?

Accepted Answer

The film won awards at the Golden Globes (USA) in 1959 and the Academy Awards in 1959.

Question 4

Who directed and co-wrote The Year Long Road?

Accepted Answer

Giuseppe De Santis directed the film and also contributed as a writer, alongside Maurizio Ferrara, Tonino Guerra, and Elio Petri.

Question 5

Which festival featured The Year Long Road in 1958?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the San Francisco International Film Festival in 1958.

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