The movie Los pecadores, directed by Ryan Coogler, has made history at the recent Oscar ceremony by becoming the most nominated production of all time. However, this milestone has been overshadowed by a negative record: the film has achieved the dubious honor of being the biggest loser in the event’s history, with a total of 12 losses in its 16 nominations.
The Losing Sinners
The Oscar gala resulted in four victories for The Sinners, excelling in categories such as best cinematography, best original score, best original screenplay, and best leading actor, where Michael B. Jordan won his first Academy Award. The victory in cinematography also marked a milestone, as it was the first time a woman won this award.
With 12 losses, The Sinners surpasses the previous record of 11, which was shared by six films, including classics like The Color Purple and The Power of the Dog. While the number of awards won may seem like a point of pride, the fact that it went home empty-handed in more than half of the categories raises a debate about the Academy’s performance in recognizing work that has been so praised by critics.
Despite the victories, some fans of The Sinners might use this record of losses as a tool to criticize the decisions of the Academy members, which opens up space for analysis on the perception of quality in nominations and awards. In the current landscape of film awards, the movie continues to generate conversation and reflections on its impact both on and off the screen.