Five Oscar nominees in the foreign-language film category released a statement ahead of the awards show condemning "the climate of fanaticism and nationalism in the U.S." — a statement that is likely the first of many political comments expected during Sunday's Academy Awards. The group said it would dedicate the Oscar of whichever film wins to those working toward unity, and the films' directors said they reject the borders symbolically defining their category. "We believe there is no best country, best gender, best religion or best color. We want this award to stand as a symbol of unity between nations...
