This week, SVT has kickstarted its annual preparations for the Oscars, set to take place on March 16. To commemorate this glamorous event, a selection of classic films that have previously won the Academy Award for Best Picture or similar categories is available for streaming on SVT Play.
Stream Classic Oscar Picks Free on SVT Play
Film lovers can enjoy a curated showcase of cinematic treasures. Here’s a look at some of these timeless classics:
- Here to Eternity (1953): Directed by Fred Zinnemann, this emotional drama unfolds against the backdrop of a military base just before the Pearl Harbor attack. It features legendary performances from Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, and Frank Sinatra. This film received 13 Oscar nominations, winning eight, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022): This genre-defying film directed by the Daniels centers on a middle-aged Chinese woman pulled into a chaotic multiverse adventure. Michelle Yeoh stars alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan, with the film taking home seven Oscars, including Best Picture.
- Midnight Cowboy (1969): John Schlesinger’s film features Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight in a poignant tale about friendship and shattered dreams in New York. It won three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
- The Zone of Interest (2023): Jonathan Glazer’s haunting portrayal of a family living near Auschwitz presents a chilling perspective of indifference amid horrific events. The film won two Oscars for Best International Feature and Best Sound.
- Green Book (2018): Directed by Peter Farrelly, this film highlights the friendship between a black pianist and his white chauffeur during the 1960s. It earned three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali.
Additional Highlights
Other notable films featured on SVT Play include:
- Blecktrumman (1980) – Winner of Best Foreign Language Film.
- Adaptation (2002) – Chris Cooper won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
- Hämnden – Another Best Foreign Language Film winner featuring Mikael Persbrandt.
- Sophie Scholl – The True Story – A poignant drama about the German resistance during World War II, nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
With a treasure trove of Oscar-winning films now streaming, this is the perfect time to revisit these classics on SVT Play. Don’t miss the chance to experience the art of cinema at its finest.
