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The 179 eligible films by releasing company are: 2 from

Avco Embassy; 3 from Buena Vista Distribution Company; 14 from

Columbia Pictures; 8 from Embassy Pictures; 3 from Filmways

Pictures; 1 from The Geffen Co.; 4 from Jensen Farley; 5 from

The Ladd Co.; 5 from MGM; 15 from MGM/UAi 7 from New World

Pictures; 4 from Orion Pictures Co.; 16 from Paramount Pictures;

1 from Samuel Goldwyn Co.; 5 from Shochiku Films of America; 18 from 20th Century -Fox; 1 from 20th Century-Fox International

Classics; 1 from United Artists; 5 from United Artists Classics;

15 from Universa l; 4 from Universal/A.F.D.; 7 from Warner Brothers and 35 from miscellaneous firms.

Separate consideration is given to films competing for the

Best Foreign Language Film Award. This award is given for the best feature-length motion picture produced with a b asically non-English sound track, first released in the country of origin between November 1, 1981 and October 31, 1982, shown in a commercial theatre for t he profit of the producer and exhibitor and selected by a r ecognized organization in that country similar to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The print submitted for award consideration must be identical with the version released in the country of origin. The picture need not have been released in the United States . Dialogue track must be predominantly in the language of the country of origin and the film must have English subtitles.

Similarly, films competing for Documentary and Short Films

Awa r ds are not included in the Academy ' s reminder list, as these are viewed and nom inated by Academy committees .

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