Timothée Chalamet starrer Marty Supreme scores 9 Oscar nominations ahead of India release, sparks global awards frenzy

By Bollywood Hungama News Network Fri Jan 23 22:15:34 IST Marty Supreme has emerged as one of the biggest awards-season success stories of the year, earning an impressive nine Oscar nominations and firmly establishing itself among the most critically acclaimed films on the global stage. Brought to India by PVRINOX Pictures, the film is set to release in theatres across the country on January 23, adding to the excitement surrounding its awards triumph.

 

 

At the centre of the film’s remarkable journey is Timothée Chalamet, who has created history by becoming the youngest male actor since Marlon Brando to receive three Academy Award nominations in the Best Actor category. His performance as Marty Mauser, a fiercely driven and obsessive table tennis prodigy, has been widely hailed as one of the most transformative roles of his career.

 

In Marty Supreme, Chalamet sheds his familiar screen persona to deliver a raw, physically demanding performance that captures the relentless intensity of an athlete consumed by ambition. The film’s exploration of discipline, sacrifice, and the emotional cost of greatness has resonated strongly with critics and audiences alike, contributing to its sweeping recognition across major awards categories.

 

The film’s nine Oscar nominations include Best Picture (with Chalamet also credited as Producer), Best Actor, Best Director (Josh Safdie), Best Original Screenplay (Josh Safdie & Ronald Bronstein), Best Cinematography (Darius Khondji), Best Costume Design (Miyako Bellizzi), Best Film Editing (Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie), Best Production Design, and Best Casting (Jennifer Venditti). The wide-ranging nominations underscore the film’s storytelling ambition and technical excellence.

 

Reacting to the achievement, Kamal Gianchandani, CEO – PVR INOX Pictures, said, ”Congratulations to the entire Marty Supreme team on its phenomenal nine Academy Award nominations, a powerful recognition of bold storytelling and cinematic excellence. At PVR INOX Pictures, we remain committed to bringing the most compelling, path-breaking and globally celebrated cinema to Indian audiences, ensuring our movie lovers experience the very best stories the world has to offer.”

 

Directed by Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme delivers an intense, immersive cinematic experience, offering a deeply human look at the pursuit of excellence in high-performance sports.

 

With its historic Oscar run and powerful performances, Marty Supreme now arrives in Indian theatres on January 23, giving audiences the opportunity to witness the film that has captured global attention.

 

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