Italy Nominates Paolo Strippoli's 'The Spiral' for Oscars

WHO:

Deadline - Italy has selected Paolo Strippoli as the director of "The Spiral."

Variety - The film stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Jasmine Trinca.

WHAT:

Deadline - Italy has nominated "The Spiral" for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards.

Variety - "The Spiral" is designated as Italy's candidate for the best international feature film category of the 2027 Academy Awards.

Variety - The film features a high-concept thriller narrative involving a Faustian pact.

WHERE:

Deadline - "The Spiral" world premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

WHEN:

Variety - The 99th Academy Awards will take place in 2027.

WHY:

Deadline - The nomination reflects Italy's choice for representation in the international film category.

HOW:

Variety - The film's narrative involves a character called The Stranger enticing a young mother into a pact.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 11:00 UTC)

Italy has officially selected Paolo Strippoli as the director of "The Spiral," which stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi and Jasmine Trinca. The film has been nominated as Italy's candidate for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, set to take place in 2027, and it features a high-concept thriller narrative involving a Faustian pact. "The Spiral" made its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, showcasing a story where a character known as The Stranger entices a young mother into a dangerous agreement.