He was a mainstream Hollywood screenwriter who was accused of spreading subversive ideas through his films, and imprisoned – yet Dalton Trumbo fought back, going on to win two Oscars.

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Many of the most-snubbed stars have been nominated over and over without ever taking home a trophy.

Artists from Ramy Youssef to Billie Eilish wear subtle symbols of protest on the 2024 Oscars red carpet

Oppenheimer is the favourite for several awards – but there are bound to be a few surprises. BBC Culture's film critics give their predictions for the big categories.

Favourite to win the best documentary Oscar, 20 Days in Mariupol shows Russian troops advancing into the Ukrainian city in March 2022.

The German actress Sandra Hüller has an Oscar nomination for her blistering performance in Anatomy of a Fall. The film's viral moment could make her a contender for the top prize.

The first Native American to be nominated for the best actress Oscar, Lily Gladstone is building momentum in the weeks leading up to the Academy Awards – could she win?