Kenneth Branagh's Belfast and Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog topped the Golden Globes nominations on Monday, plunged into turmoil and uncertainty after a wave of criticism and boycott for their lack of diversity and transparency.

Appointments amid controversy

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which serves as the jury for these awards, has for months faced accusations of racism, sexism and corruption. Stars and major studios like Warner Bros., Netflix and Amazon have said they will no longer work with the HFPA until meaningful changes are implemented.

The Golden Globes ceremony, renowned for its pomp and champagne, traditionally attracts all the international stars. But this year, the stars should stay away from an evening that the NBC television channel has given up broadcasting anyway. It is still unclear at this stage if an awards ceremony will be well organized in the flesh on January 9, and even if the winners will accept their trophy.

"It's not going to be the same event as usual but we've always said we'll make the nominations and give the awards no matter what," HFPA president Helen Hoehne told AFP. , at the nominations announcement in Beverly Hills early Monday morning alongside surprise guest rapper Snoop Dogg. "Our awards show has a long history and we just wanted to continue as we always have," she explains.

Belfast, inspired by the Northern Irish childhood of Kenneth Branagh, and The Power of the Dog, a dark western signed by New Zealander Jane Campion, are in the lead with seven nominations each for the 79th edition of the Golden Globes.

In the flagship category of best dramatic film, we find in particular Coda – American adaptation of the French film La Famille Bélier -, the space opera Dune by Denis Villeneuve and La Méthode Williams, in which Will Smith embodies the father and tennis coach of the Venus sisters. and Serena Williams.

Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story is in the running for comedy, musical or not.

On the television side, the Succession series is the favorite for the January 9 ceremony, with five nominations.

"Collective Silence"

The Golden Globes traditionally open Hollywood's film awards season and are considered almost as prestigious as the Oscars in the entertainment industry. But their future now seems uncertain.

More than 100 officers wrote to the HFPA last March asking it to end "discriminatory and unprofessional behavior, ethical lapses and accusations of corruption."

Faced with the scandal, the organization quickly announced a series of reforms, including an unprecedented recruitment of new members to improve the representation of minorities within it.

“We have had rather good feedback on our reforms. We have worked hard and are proud of these reforms, but the job is not finished […]. It will take some time yet and we hope the studios and industry will continue to support us,” said Helen Hoehne.

So far, however, the HFPA reforms have met with more skepticism than praise. Stars Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo have publicly denounced them as insufficient, while Tom Cruise has returned the organization its three Golden Globes in protest.

In the past, the Globes have often been accused of neglecting in their selection of non-white actors and directors who had nevertheless signed memorable performances and works.

This year, three of the performers in the running for Best Actor in a Drama are black: Will Smith, Denzel Washington for The Tragedy of Macbeth and Mahershala Ali, a surprise, for low-budget sci-fi film, Swan Song.

Frenchman Omar Sy was also selected in the category of best actor for a drama series with Lupin, a major international hit from Netflix. “Thank you all for this nomination which, whatever the outcome, is so symbolic for me, for us, for so many reasons”, reacted the artist on Twitter.

Rarely honored by the Golden Globes, female directors are represented in the 2022 selection by Jane Campion and Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Lost Daughter).

The nominations for the Golden Globes, generally broadcast by the morning shows of the major American channels, which are very popular and followed, have had to settle for their YouTube channel this year, with great indifference. “Hollywood's reaction has been a collective silence,” summed up the Los Angeles Times on Monday morning.

Find the full list of nominations here:

MOVIE THEATER

Best Director:

Kenneth Branagh, Belfast

Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog

Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter

Steven Spielberg, West Side Story

Denis Villeneuve, Dune

Best Drama Film:

Belfast

Coda

Dunes

King Richard

The Power of the Dog

Best Actress in a Drama:

Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter

Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos

Lady Gaga, House of Gucci

Kristen StewartSpencer

Best Actor in a Drama:

Mahershala Ali, Swan Song

Javier Bardem, Being the Ricardos

Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog

Will Smith, King Richard

Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth

Best Supporting Actor:

Ben Affleck, The Tender Bar

Jamie Dornan, Belfast

Ciaran Hinds, Belfast

Troy Kotsur, Coda

Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog

Best Supporting Actress:

Caitriona Balfe, Belfast

Ariana DeBose, West Side Story

Kirsten Dunst, The Power of the Dog

Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard

Ruth Negga, Passing

Best comedy or musical film:

Cyrano

Don’t Look Up

Licorice Pizza

tick, tick… Boom!

West Side Story

Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical:

Marion Cotillard, Annette

Alana Haim, Licorice Pizza

Jennifer Lawrence, Don't Look Up

Emma Stone, Cruella

Rachel Zegler, West Side Story

Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical:

Leonardo DiCaprio, Don't Look Up

Peter Dinklage, Cyrano

Andrew Garfield, tick, tick…BOOM!

Cooper Hoffman, Licorice Pizza

Anthony Ramos, In the Heights

Best foreign film:

Compartment No. 6 (Sony Pictures Classics) — Finland, Russia, Germany

Drive My Car (Janus Films) — Japan

Hand of God (Netflix) — Italy

A Hero (Amazon Studios) — France, Iran

Madres paralelas (Sony Pictures Classics) — Spain

Best Screenplay:

Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza

Kenneth Branagh, Belfast

Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog

Adam McKay, Don't Look Up

Aaron Sorkin, Being the Ricardos

Best animated film:

Encanto

Flee

Luke

my afghan family

Raya and the last dragon

Best Original Song:

Be Alive, King Richard

Dos Oruguitas, Encanto

Down to Joy, Belfast

Here I Am (Singing My Way Home), Respect

No Time To Die, No Time To Die

Best film music:

Alexandre Desplat, The French Dispatch

Germaine Franco, Encanto

Jonny Greenwood, The Power of the Dog

Alberto Iglesias, Madres paralelas

Hans Zimmer, Dune

SERIES

Best Drama Series:

Lupine

The Morning Show

Laid

Squid Game

Succession

Best Actress in a Drama Series:

Uzo Aduba, In Treatment

Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show

Christine Baranski, The Good Fight

Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid's Tale

Michaela Jae Rodriguez, Pose

Best Actor in a Drama Series:

Brian Cox, Estate

Lee Jung-jae, Squid Game

Billy Porter, Poses

Jeremy Strong, Estate

Omar Sy, Lupin

Best comedy or musical series:

The Great

hacks

Only Murders in the Building

Booking Dogs

Ted Lasso

Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Series:

Hannah Einbinder, Hacks

Elle Fanning, The Great

Issa Rae, Insecure

Tracee Ellis Ross, black-ish

Jean Smart, Hacks

Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical Series:

Anthony Anderson, black-ish

Nicholas Hoult, The Great

Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building

Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building

Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso

Best Miniseries or TV Movie:

dopesick

Impeachment: American Crime Story

maid

Mare of Easttown

The Underground Railroad

Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie:

Jessica Chastain, Scenes From a Marriage

Cynthia Erivo, Genius: Aretha

Elizabeth Olsen, WandaVision

Margaret Qualley, Maid

Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown

Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie:

Paul Bettany, WandaVision

Oscar Isaac, Scenes From a Marriage

Michael Keaton, Dopesick

Ewan McGregor, Halston

Tahar Rahim, The Serpent

Best Supporting Actress:

Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus

Kaitlyn Dever, Dopesick

Andie MacDowellMaid

Sarah Snook, Estate

Hannah Waddingham, Ted Lasso

Best Supporting Actor:

Billy Crudup, The Morning Show

Kieran Culkin, Estate

Mark Duplass, The Morning Show

Brett Goldstein, Ted Lasso

Oh Yeong-su, Squid Game