A Hymn to Things That Are Disappearing... Netflix 'Train Dreams' Nominated for 4 Oscars

The Netflix film 'Train Dreams', which deals with the vast nature of early 20th century America and the life of a man living quietly within it, has received the call from the Academy.

In the list of nominees for the 98th Academy Awards announced on the 23rd (Korean time), 'Train Dreams' was nominated in the major 4 categories: Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, and Original Song.

◆ Forests, Railroads, and a Man's Life

Directed by Clint Bentley, this film is based on Denis Johnson's novel of the same name. The movie portrays the love, loss, and solitude of an ordinary man, Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), who lives as a railroad worker and lumberjack against the backdrop of the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest. In particular, Joel Edgerton, who plays the lead role, perfectly embodies Robert, who endures his life quietly amidst the changes of the times, receiving high praise as "the best performance of his career" (Roger Ebert). Felicity Jones as Gladys, Robert's wife, and William H. Macy as a fellow lumberjack also left a strong impression despite their brief appearances.

◆ "A Film Like a Dream or Memory"

'Train Dreams' has already been rated as a masterpiece with a Rotten Tomatoes freshness score of 95%. The production team, inspired by Terrence Malick's 'Days of Heaven' and Tarkovsky's 'Andrei Rublev', filmed in locations such as Spokane and Snoqualmie in Washington, creating overwhelming visual beauty. Combined with Adolfo Veloso's cinematography and Bryce Dessner's lyrical score, it has been described as "a work that possesses the qualities of a dream or memory".

◆ Nick Cave's Voice Heads to the Oscars

The theme song 'Train Dreams', which adorns the ending credits, is sung by the legendary musician Nick Cave, achieving the remarkable feat of being nominated for this year's Oscar for Best Original Song. After its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival last year, 'Train Dreams' was released worldwide on Netflix in November, resonating deeply with viewers seeking the depth and beauty embedded in ordinary life.