Headlines Film About Indonesian Optician Getting Oscar Buzz Published 9 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 SPONSORED VIDEO Get the Practice of Your Dreams With Omg! Optical Marketing Group This high volume practice had outgrown their ultra successful location and needed expansion. The idea was big, just like Texas! Design a fusion concept that featured optometry, aesthetics, fitness + wellness. Mission accomplished. Download the Free Lookbook. You may like Promoted Headlines Get the Practice of Your Dreams With Omg! Optical Marketing Group Omg! Shamir Driver Intelligence™ Shamir Meet Aloha! Aloha Advertisement Latest Trending Videos Business & Practice Management30 mins ago Using Coins for Kindness and More Manager’s Tasks for December and January Business & Practice Management35 mins ago Channeling Your Inner Mythical Bird and More Dates for December and January Press Releases2 hours ago GATORZ Eyewear Celebrates 35th Anniversary and Achieves Strong Growth in 2024 Business & Practice Management2 hours ago We Asked What One Task You Hate Having to Do and Boy Did You Have Answers… Cover Stories2 hours ago 9 Strategies for Striking a Better Work-Life Balance Sponsored Content2 weeks ago Get the Practice of Your Dreams With Omg! Optical Marketing Group Sponsored Content2 weeks ago Shamir Driver Intelligence™ Products2 weeks ago 9 Eyewear Styles Coming Back Stronger Than a 90’s Trend Business & Practice Management2 weeks ago You Asked: What’s the Best Way to Save for Retirement? How Much Should I Save? How Many Years Will It Take? Columns2 weeks ago We All Get the Same 24 Hours in A Day Sponsored Content2 weeks ago Shamir Driver Intelligence™ Sponsored Content1 month ago Meet Aloha! Sponsored Content2 months ago With Crizal You Can Have It All! Sponsored Webinars5 months ago Clientbook Presents: Harnessing AI for Optical Retailers Eyecare Shenanigans8 months ago Eyecare Shenanigans: Eyes in Space! Advertisement SubscribeBULLETINS Get the most important news and business ideas for eyecare professionals every weekday from INVISION. Advertisement Advertisement Most Popular Business & Practice Management2 hours ago We Asked What One Task You Hate Having to Do and Boy Did You Have Answers… Business & Practice Management1 week ago Some Lens Tints Have Been Shown to Help Sufferers of Certain Health Disorders; We Have the Lowdown Business & Practice Management1 week ago This Indiana Boutique Created a Signature Brand Worthy of Its Deluxe Optical Experience Cover Stories2 hours ago 9 Strategies for Striking a Better Work-Life Balance Business & Practice Management1 week ago This California Practice Boldly Went Where No Eyecare Business Has Gone Before… Products1 week ago These 9 Styles Make the Argument for Lighter Tint Sunglasses Business & Practice Management1 week ago The Bottom Line: Does Work-Life Balance Truly Exist? Business & Practice Management1 week ago A Definitive Answer to That Thermostat War and More Tips for October