Fuocoammare nominated for Oscar, La La Land ties record

Gianfranco Rosi's documentary Fuocoammare has been nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 89th Academy Awards, representing Italy. The film, shot over a year on Lampedusa, follows 12-year-old Samuele and the refugee crisis. Culture Minister Dario Franceschini expressed pride. Meanwhile, Damien Chazelle's La La Land earned 14 nominations, tying the all-time record held by All About Eve and Titanic. Meryl Streep received her 20th nomination, a new record. Moonlight and Arrival each garnered eight nominations. The ceremony takes place February 26 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.