Oscars 2019 Nominations: 13 Biggest Shocks, Snubs & Surprises
13. Surprise: Never Look Away - Best Cinematography
While it was expected that two foreign language movies would make their way into the Cinematography category - Roma was a cert, and Cold War had been picking up steam - it looked like that's where it would end. It's not a category where foreign language films are typically recognised, with Ida the only one to pick up a nomination this decade before now.
And yet, despite that, somehow there are three movies not in the English language nominated in the category, with German drama Never Look Away getting a nod too. It helps that it was shot by Caleb Deschanel, who earns his sixth Academy nomination here. Its art-centric storyline works in its favour too, allowing Deschanel a great canvas to play with. Nonetheless, it's still a surprise to see it beat out the likes of First Man and If Beale Street Could Talk to get the nomination.