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“We’re honored to even be considered. Of course, there’s been some talk. When I started making the movie the Oscars were the farthest thing from my mind. I just wanted to survive and make the best film I could. So it to be ranking up there with great docs this year is amazing. But we’re all superstitious. And Italians are very, VERY superstitious. So, I guess we’ll never talk about this openly.” – Director Matt Tyrnauer on Valentino: The Last Emperor’s Academy Award chances