Headlines Film About Indonesian Optician Getting Oscar Buzz Published 5 years ago on December 8, 2015 By INVISION Staff Share Tweet A scene from “The Look of Silence”, a documentary focusing on the aftermath of Indonesia’s bloody 1960s genocide. DRAFTHOUSE FILMS “The Look of Silence” has already taken top honors in two early competitions. A documentary based on Indonesia’s bloody 1960s genocide that features an optician finally coming face to face with the men who killed his brother won two major awards in the last week and is now getting serious Oscar buzz. The movie, “The Look of Silence” by Joshua Oppenheimer, won top documentary awards from the Gotham Independent Film Awards on November 30 and the International Documentary Association on December 5. On December 1, the film was also named one of 15 finalists for Oscar nominations for top documentary. The final five candidates for the documentary Oscar competition will be announced Jan. 14, along with the contenders in all other categories. Read more at the Los Angeles Times Advertisement Related Topics: click to Comment(Comment) Up Next New Sports Sunnies Get a Rave in Vogue Don't Miss Small Businesses Share Staffing Woes Advertisement SPONSORED VIDEO SPONSORED BY ESSILOR Ray-Ban® Authentic Introducing the perfect match of Ray-Ban's legendary style and Essilor's Expertise in sight. Click here for more information. You may like Promoted Headlines With Topcon RDx® Now You Can TOPCON Healthcare Ray-Ban® Authentic Essilor 360° SUPPORT. 365 DAYS A YEAR. Essilor Advertisement Latest Trending Videos Uncategorized2 days ago ClearVision Announces Lone Star: The Texas Relief Collection Press Releases2 days ago MacuHealth Marketing Team Welcomes New Talented People and Director Press Releases2 days ago Prevent Blindness Declares March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month Photo Gallery3 days ago These 13 Optical Bernie Sanders Memes Will Crack You Up Press Releases4 days ago EssilorLuxottica Board of Directors Proposes Nominees to the New Board Headlines7 days ago Solstice Files Ch. 11 Bankruptcy, Plans to Reorganize Headlines4 weeks ago NC Optometry Office Destroyed by Fire Cover Stories1 week ago These COVID-19 Changes Are Permanent, Say ECPs Headlines4 weeks ago EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies Form Joint Venture to Acquire SightGlass Vision Headlines2 weeks ago Remote Vision Testing Firm Looks to Enter US Market Sponsored Content4 days ago With Topcon RDx® Now You Can Sponsored Content2 weeks ago Ray-Ban® Authentic Sponsored Content2 months ago Get More with Essilor Sponsored Content3 months ago Perform Refraction from Anywhere with RDx Headlines4 months ago Video: Florida Man Invents Robot to Place Contact Lenses Advertisement SubscribeBULLETINS Get the most important news and business ideas for eyecare professionals every weekday from INVISION. Advertisement Most Popular Headlines7 days ago Solstice Files Ch. 11 Bankruptcy, Plans to Reorganize Cover Stories1 week ago These COVID-19 Changes Are Permanent, Say ECPs Columns5 days ago What Does It Actually Mean To Be An Optician? One Long-Time ECP Weighs In Sponsored Content4 days ago With Topcon RDx® Now You Can Cover Stories4 days ago How Diverse, Inclusive and Welcoming Is the Eyecare Industry? Buzz Session4 days ago ECPs Weigh In on Their Single Most Important Business Goal for 2021 Photo Gallery3 days ago These 13 Optical Bernie Sanders Memes Will Crack You Up Press Releases6 days ago Essilor Mourns Passing of Bernard Maitenaz, Inventor of Varilux Progressive Lens