In the second year, 1929, there were no nominations at all, although the Academy has a list of unofficial titles that were under consideration by the Board of Judges.

The problem with this system became obvious the first year, since Karl Struss and Charles Rosher were nominated for their work together on Sunrise but three other films shot individually by either Rosher or Struss were also listed as part of the nomination. In its first film season, 1927–28, this award (like others such as the acting awards) was not tied to a specific film all of the work by the nominated cinematographers during the qualifying period was listed after their names. The film also stars Ralph Fiennes, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the monstrous SS officer Amon Göth.Charles Rosher, the first recipient in 1928 What's Schindler's List about? Steven Spielberg's epic, black-and-white historical drama tells the real-life story of Oskar Schindler (played by Liam Neeson), a german businessman who saves the lives of over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust. Which Oscars did Schindler's List win? Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction. Spanning decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa (Pacin), and offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organised crime: its inner workings, rivalries and connections to mainstream politics. What's The Irishman about? An epic saga of organised crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran (De Nir0), a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. Which Oscars did The Irishman win? The film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for Pacino and Pesci, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects, though it didn't manage to scoop any awards on the night.

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